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Luigi Mangione, 28, has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges tied to the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson—admitting he knew what he was doing and had a mission to reform healthcare. His guilty plea could reshape his upcoming state murder trial in September, as defense lawyers eye double jeopardy arguments to dismiss state charges, though prosecutors oppose it. Facing a possible life sentence without parole (death penalty was dropped earlier), Mangione’s case hinges on evidence including a 3D-printed gun, a notebook outlining his intent, and surveillance footage showing a masked shooter with bullets marked “delay,” “deny,” and “depose.” While a psychiatric defense was considered for the state trial, it’s barred in federal court. The legal battle continues as the fallout from this plea unfolds.

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