The 26-year-old Ivy League graduate was arrested last week in Pennsylvania in connection with the December 4 attack. On Thursday, he was brought to a federal court in Manhattan, where he was held without bail.
While Mangione was initially expected to be arraigned on state murder charges, the federal charges preempted those proceedings. Prosecutors stated that both cases will proceed on parallel tracks, with the state charges expected to go to trial first.
During the 15-minute court session, Mangione said little. Shackled at the ankles and dressed in formal attire, he sat silently as the magistrate judge explained his rights and the charges against him. He nodded in acknowledgment and occasionally leaned forward to the microphone to confirm his understanding.
The case has sparked significant concern in business circles and intensified criticism of the health insurance industry.
Federal charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, could lead to the death penalty, adding to New York's state murder indictment.
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One pupil killed and several left injured after a knife attack at an elementary school in Croatia
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Russian missile attacks on Kyiv during rush hour , killed one and injured several. Russia claimed the strike was a retaliation for Ukrainian missile attacks on Rostov.
President Emmanuel Macron faces backlash during his Mayotte visit as Cyclone Chido leaves devastation, 31 confirmed deaths, and fears of thousands more amid slow aid and rescue efforts.
President Emmanuel Macron faced mounting criticism during his visit to Mayotte. Residents, grappling with the devastating aftermath of Cyclone Chido, demanded more aid and attention from the French government.
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