Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLuigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court to charges related to the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione faces two federal counts of stalking resulting in death, which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. The potential plea deal comes less than a month before Mangione is scheduled to go on trial in New York state court on separate murder charges. A federal judge previously dismissed charges carrying the death penalty, which federal prosecutors had sought under a directive from President Donald Trump. Mangione's defense team is expected to use a federal plea agreement to advocate for the dismissal of his state charges, citing double jeopardy concerns. In fullLuigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over killing of healthcare CEO: reportsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in