Luigi Mangione speaks out in protest as judge sets state murder trial for June 8

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By MICHAEL R. SISAKFebruary 6, 2026 at 06:53 PM

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Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, protested in court as a judge scheduled his state murder trial to begin June 8, 2026, in New York. Mangione argued that holding back-to-back trials would constitute double jeopardy, as the federal trial is set to begin with jury selection on September 8, 2026. His lawyers objected to the June date, citing their focus on preparing for the federal case, which involves stalking allegations. Prosecutors are pushing for the state trial to proceed first, citing the state's priority of jurisdiction and the victim's family's desire for a swift resolution. Judge Gregory Carro indicated the state trial could be delayed until September 8 if an appeal delays the federal trial.

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New York City Police 40% Manhattan Criminal Court 50% UnitedHealthcare 50% Karen Friedman Agnifilo 60% Joel Seidemann ×260% Brian Thompson ×370% Gregory Carro ×480% New York ×380% Luigi Mangione ×7100%

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murder trial 90% luigi mangione 80% federal trial 70% double jeopardy 70% state trial 70% brian thompson 60% jury selection 60% court hearing 50% prosecution 50%

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