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Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December 2024, may plead guilty as early as Friday — a move that could collapse his state murder trial but isn’t guaranteed. Facing federal and state charges, Mangione claims double jeopardy, while prosecutors argue the gravity of the crime can’t be dismissed by a federal plea. His case has ignited anger over health insurance practices, with him becoming a symbol for those frustrated by insurers’ claim denials. Evidence against him includes a 3D-printed gun, a notebook outlining his intent to kill an executive, and ammo stamped with words like “delay” and “deny.” Though the death penalty is off the table, prosecutors are pushing forward, and the defense dropped its psychiatric angle. Surveillance footage shows a masked shooter — and this high-stakes legal battle could soon pivot on one decision.

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