Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering health insurance executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street in December, appeared in a New York court on Friday. He faces state murder and terrorism charges, as well as a federal case where he could face the death penalty.
Mangione, 26, arrived in court wearing a green sweater over a white shirt, restrained in leg and arm shackles, and a bulletproof vest. He has pleaded not guilty to an 11-count indictment, which includes murder as an act of terrorism and weapons offenses. If convicted, he faces life in prison without parole.
Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealth Group’s UnitedHealthcare unit, was shot dead outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on December 4. The killing, which occurred near an investor conference, led to a five-day manhunt that gripped the nation.
Public officials have condemned the attack, but some critics of high healthcare costs have praised Mangione as a folk hero. On Friday, dozens of his supporters gathered outside the courthouse.
Mangione also faces federal charges of stalking and murder, with the potential for a death sentence. He has yet to enter a plea in that case. Avraham Moskowitz, a lawyer with death penalty case experience, recently joined his defense team.
Mangione’s lawyers have raised concerns over intense media coverage and official statements, arguing it could affect his right to a fair trial.
Researchers at the University of Miami have discovered 230 new giant viruses in global ocean waters, shedding light on their hidden role in marine ecosystems and their potential impact on public health.
South African authorities have confirmed the deaths of a pilot and two passengers after a light aircraft crashed on Sunday in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
Warner Bros. Discovery will divide into two separate publicly traded companies, aiming to sharpen focus and maximize the value of its expansive media assets, the company announced Monday.
The UK government is exploring new online safety measures that could impose time limits and curfews on children's use of social media apps, in response to growing concerns about digital addiction and harmful content.
More than 400 Stagecoach bus drivers in Scotland have begun an all-out strike from June 9 over a pay dispute, causing major disruptions across Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and parts of Glasgow.
Researchers at the University of Miami have discovered 230 new giant viruses in global ocean waters, shedding light on their hidden role in marine ecosystems and their potential impact on public health.
South African authorities have confirmed the deaths of a pilot and two passengers after a light aircraft crashed on Sunday in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
Warner Bros. Discovery will divide into two separate publicly traded companies, aiming to sharpen focus and maximize the value of its expansive media assets, the company announced Monday.
The UK government is exploring new online safety measures that could impose time limits and curfews on children's use of social media apps, in response to growing concerns about digital addiction and harmful content.
More than 400 Stagecoach bus drivers in Scotland have begun an all-out strike from June 9 over a pay dispute, causing major disruptions across Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and parts of Glasgow.
Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for June 8th, covering the latest developments you need to know.
Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after being shot three times — including twice in the head — during a campaign event in Bogotá.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned U.S. immigration raids and National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, calling for reforms instead of enforcement.
A 30-year-old woman was shot by police in Munich on Saturday evening after stabbing two people at Theresienwiese, a central park best known for hosting Oktoberfest.
Israel’s military says it has identified the body of top Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar beneath a hospital in southern Gaza.
Italian efforts to ease citizenship laws and tighten labor protections failed on Monday after low voter turnout rendered the referendums invalid, marking a political win for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and a blow to the centre-left opposition.
Canada will reach NATO’s 2% defense spending target this fiscal year—years ahead of schedule—Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Monday, pledging billions in new military investments amid rising global security concerns.
South African authorities have confirmed the deaths of a pilot and two passengers after a light aircraft crashed on Sunday in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
The UK government is exploring new online safety measures that could impose time limits and curfews on children's use of social media apps, in response to growing concerns about digital addiction and harmful content.
More than 400 Stagecoach bus drivers in Scotland have begun an all-out strike from June 9 over a pay dispute, causing major disruptions across Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and parts of Glasgow.
Researchers at the University of Miami have discovered 230 new giant viruses in global ocean waters, shedding light on their hidden role in marine ecosystems and their potential impact on public health.
South African authorities have confirmed the deaths of a pilot and two passengers after a light aircraft crashed on Sunday in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
Warner Bros. Discovery will divide into two separate publicly traded companies, aiming to sharpen focus and maximize the value of its expansive media assets, the company announced Monday.
The UK government is exploring new online safety measures that could impose time limits and curfews on children's use of social media apps, in response to growing concerns about digital addiction and harmful content.
More than 400 Stagecoach bus drivers in Scotland have begun an all-out strike from June 9 over a pay dispute, causing major disruptions across Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and parts of Glasgow.
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