Luigi Mangione appears for a pre-trial hearing in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, on Aug. 11, 2026.
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A surprise hearing Friday in federal court has added to speculation Luigi Mangione could enter a plea, which could derail a state murder trial.
Luigi Mangione appears for a pre-trial hearing in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, on Aug. 11, 2026.
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Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Luigi Mangione's federal case are expected to discuss a possible plea deal during a conference…

The defendant in a 2024 killing is expected to make a move in federal court that could affect his state case.

It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.

Defense attorneys for Luigi Mangione and federal prosecutors discussed a possible guilty plea ahead of a hearing Monday, sources…

The guilty plea won’t necessarily get him out of his separate state trial next month.

A trial for Mangione’s state case in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO is set to begin next month.

Luigi Mangione: Guilty plea expected to be announced Friday in federal case, sources say