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Luigi Mangione drops his psychiatric defense in the murder trial of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shifting strategy after prosecutors withheld key evidence. The defense, which would have argued extreme emotional disturbance at the time of the December 2024 shooting, could have led to a manslaughter charge instead of murder. A secret hearing transcript revealed internal discussions about the defense, which differs from an insanity plea. Evidence includes a 3D-printed gun, a notebook detailing plans to target a health insurance executive, and ammunition stamped with phrases like “delay,” “deny,” and “depose.” Mangione, who remains not guilty, faces state trial starting September 8 and a federal stalking trial on October 13 — with his lawyers worried that discussing mental health in the state case could harm his federal defense options.

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