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UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case: US judge drops key murder charge against Luigi Mangione; rules out death penalty

A US federal judge has stopped prosecutors from seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione in the killing of Brian Thompson. The judge dismissed the federal murder charge, finding it technically flawed. This decision means the jury cannot consider capital punishment. Mangione still faces federal stalking charges.

The Times of India

Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione

A judge has ruled that federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

The Independent UK

Man impersonating FBI agent tries to break Luigi Mangione out of jail, authorities say

Mangione is being held at the Brooklyn jail while awaiting state and federal murder trials in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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Pizzeria worker armed with slice cutter allegedly tried to bust Luigi Mangione out of prison

The man was arrested and charged with impersonating an FBI agent

The Independent UK

DA seeks July trial in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case, with his federal trial slated for fall

Manhattan prosecutors are urging a judge to set a July 1 trial date in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, two months before the slated start of jury selection in his federal death penalty case

The Independent UK

Down 46% Over the Past Year, Should You Sell UnitedHealth Stock?

UNH’s slump ties to Medicare uncertainty and restructuring costs, leaving investors weighing near-term pain against historically cheap valuation.

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UnitedHealth is reeling from a nearly 20% stock rout after warning investors about its first revenue decline in decades

"The company expects to return to growth in 2026," UnitedHealth said in May of last year. Today it revealed that it will take a bit longer.

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6 Medicare Providers Dropping Out of Networks

For millions of seniors, the promise of Medicare Advantage (Part C) was simple: lower premiums in exchange for staying within a network. In 2026, that...

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Insurance Networks Are Narrowing in Key Regions

If you live in a major metropolitan hub like Dallas or Miami, you might be overwhelmed by the number of health insurance options available to...

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Luigi Mangione is due in court as judge weighs legality of police seizing his backpack

Luigi Mangione is set to return to court as a judge weighs whether to allow or exclude certain evidence from his federal death penalty case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

The Independent UK

UnitedHealth Announces Plans to Rebate ACA Profits. What Does That Mean for UNH Stock as Trump Takes Aim at Insurers?

UnitedHealth’s decision to rebate ACA profits highlights political pressure on insurers, but the financial impact on UNH stock appears limited relative to its broader earnings power.

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Dear UnitedHealth Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for January 27

UnitedHealth investors can look forward to Jan. 27, when the company will report its Q4 results.

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5 Lab Tests Seniors Are Paying More For After Updates

For decades, seniors on Medicare could walk into a lab, hand over a requisition form, and assume everything was covered. But in 2026, the era...

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Medicare “Carrier Contraction”: Why UnitedHealthcare and Humana Just Exited 400+ Counties

If you’ve ever told yourself Medicare Advantage “doesn’t really change,” 2026 is here to challenge that idea. In a lot of places, plan choices are...

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The Independent UK

Judge says she'll hold a limited hearing on seizure of Luigi Mangione’s backpack

A federal judge says she will hold a short hearing in the next two weeks on procedures that police said allowed them to seize and look through Luigi Mangione’s backpack when he was arrested in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Barchart

UnitedHealth Faces Renewed Scrutiny into Its Nursing Home Practices. What Does That Mean for UNH Stock?

Could continued inspection over nursing home care keep a lid on valuation or permanently derail a still‑profitable, dividend‑paying healthcare giant?

The Independent UK

Luigi Mangione back in court to fight death penalty as lawyers insist arrest was turned into ‘Marvel movie’ spectacle

Friday's hearing, Mangione’s first trip to Manhattan federal court since his arraignment, is also expected to cover his bid to exclude certain evidence

Barchart

Evercore Analysts Love UnitedHealth Stock for 2026. Should You Buy UNH Here?

After UNH’s bruising 2025 collapse, can Evercore ISI’s “Outperform” call and turnaround thesis signal a timely entry point for investors willing to look past near-term scars?

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The Guardian - US

Senators claim UnitedHealth is withholding internal documents from inquiry

UnitedHealth says it will ‘continue to engage’ with lawmakers who began investigating their involvement in nursing home care after Guardian investigation

The Independent UK

Federal prosecutors slam Mangione lawyers’ 'meritless' claims about Bondi’s lobbying ties

Federal prosecutors are slamming Luigi Mangione’s lawyers for making what the government said were “meritless” and “misleading” claims about Attorney General Pam Bondi’s ties to a lobbying firm and her decision to seek the death penalty against Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

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When Insurance Networks Update for the New Year, These Out-of-Network Traps Hit Seniors First

As we enter the first full week of 2026, millions of seniors are discovering that their “stable” healthcare plan underwent a silent renovation on January...

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7 Medicare Advantage Plan Changes That Affect Specialist Access

As we enter 2026, the “Golden Age” of unrestricted specialist access in Medicare Advantage is coming to an abrupt end. While the federal government is...

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7 Hospital Departments Now Billing Separately

If you spent an afternoon at a hospital-based clinic this month, you might be surprised to find three or four separate envelopes in your mailbox....

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6 Specialist Referrals That Reset After Plan Year Changes

If you showed up to see your cardiologist this month only to be told you need a “new referral,” you’ve hit a 2026 policy wall....

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Is UnitedHealth Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold for January 2026?

After a bruising 2025 that sent shares to deep lows, is UnitedHealth up for a rebound as we enter the new year?

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