Luigi Mangione may plead guilty in a federal case charging him with stalking which would then avert a trial.

Prosecutors and defense lawyers in Luigi Mangione's federal case are expected to discuss a possible plea deal during a conference scheduled for federal court on Friday.

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The letter from DOJ prosecutors and defense attorneys for Mangione does not state a purpose for the meeting, only requesting that it occur.