The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson, remains in a Pennsylvania state prison while a possible indictment looms in New York. Luigi Mangione, 26, is facing charges including one count of murder and could receive a sentence of 15 years to life in prison if convicted.
Mangione is set to appear in a Pennsylvania court next week on state charges and has been fighting extradition to New York. However, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said it is possible Mangione could soon waive his right to fight extradition.
A grand jury in New York is considering evidence on charges Mangione faces, including one count of second-degree murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, one count of second-degree possession of a forged document, and one count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
According to authorities, Mangione was tracked down in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after being recognized from a surveillance photo as the possible suspect in Thompson’s killing. He faces charges in both Pennsylvania and New York, and his defense team has raised over $115,000 for his defense.
The FBI and NYPD are investigating the case, which they believe was motivated by anger against the health insurance industry and “corporate greed.” The investigation has uncovered evidence including a 3D-printed gun, shell casings from the crime scene, and fingerprints that match those found on items near the scene.
A defense fund set up on Mangione’s behalf has raised over $115,000, although it is unclear whether his defense team will accept the funds. Mangione is scheduled to appear in a Pennsylvania court on December 30 in response to his petitions for writ of habeas corpus and imposition of bail.