Luigi Mangione to appear in NYC court for pretrial hearing: LATEST
Luigi Mangione returns to court as his legal team fights to suppress key evidence, including statements made before his Miranda rights were read and items found in his backpack. What the judge decides next could reshape both the state and federal cases. FOX 5 NY’s Hayley Fixler has the latest.
NEW YORK CITY – Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in Midtown Manhattan, is scheduled to appear in court on Monday morning.
What we know:
Prosecutors argue the search of the bag was necessary for safety reasons, while the defense insists police needed a warrant.Â
The judge’s upcoming decisions could determine what evidence is allowed in both the state case and the federal case, which has its own hearing set for Jan. 9.
Depending on how these rulings go, Mangione could ultimately face anything from life in prison to the federal death penalty.
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What are Mangione’s charges in New York? 
Judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione
A judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against the Ivy League graduate. FOX 5 NY’s Lisa Evers has the latest details. She was also joined by criminal defense attorney Arthur Aidala, who provided insight on the case.
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A judge back in December dismissed terrorism charges against Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against him. Mangione faces charges of:
Luigi Mangione, accused of the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, attends a court hearing in New York City on September 16, 2025. The trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down an insurance industry executive, will start on Decembe
Murder in the Second Degree, a class A-I felonyCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, as class C felony, two countsCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a class D felony, four countsCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, a class E felony, one countCriminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree, a class D felony, one count Pennsylvania charges Possession of fraudulent document (ID), two countsPossession of a firearm without a license, one countForgery, one countPossession of a firearm, one count Federal charges Stalking, two countsMurder through use of a firearm, one countUsing a firearm equipped with a silencer while committing a crime of violence, one count
Timeline:
The timeline of events leading up to Thompson’s murder in New York City and Mangione’s arrest in Altoona, Pennsylvania, paints a chilling picture of premeditated violence. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the events, according to an indictment released back in December:
Mangione arrives in New York City (Nov. 24) According to the indictment, on Nov. 24, Mangione arrived at Port Authority on a bus and checked into the HI New York City Hostel on the Upper West Side, using a fake New Jersey ID under the name “Mark Rosario.” 
Mangione extended his stay multiple times, raising suspicions about his intentions. Mangione stops at Starbucks before the murder (Dec. 4) According to the indictment, at 5:34 a.m., Mangione departed the hostel and traveled to Midtown Manhattan using an e-bike. His route led him to the area surrounding the Hilton Hotel.Between 5:52 a.m. and 6:45 a.m., Mangione was seen walking near and around the Hilton Hotel at 6th Avenue and West 54th Street. Surveillance footage captured his movements, though his purpose remained unclear at the time.At 6:15 a.m., Mangione stopped at a Starbucks (1290 6th Ave.) to purchase a water bottle and granola bars.Between 6:38 a.m. and 6:44 a.m., Mangione was observed standing silently against a wall on the north side of West 54th Street, directly across from the Hilton. He is fully masked, with his hood up, making his presence more discreet and raising suspicions about his intentions. Brian Thompson is shot outside Hilton Hotel (Dec. 4) According to the indictment, at 6:45 a.m., Mangione crossed the street to the Hilton Hotel and approached Thompson from behind. Armed with a 9-millimeter 3D-printed ghost gun equipped with a silencer, Mangione allegedly shot Thompson twice – once in the back and once in the leg. 
After the shooting, Mangione fled the scene, heading northeast on West 54th Street, the indictment said. He then abandoned the e-bike and continued his escape uptown. Mangione flees New York City (Dec. 4) Mangione hailed a taxi after abandoning the e-bike. The taxi dropped him off at West 178th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Northern Manhattan. From there, he fled the state of New York, evading authorities for several days. 
The CEO killer’s suspected escape route.
United Healthcare CEO is pronounced dead (Dec. 4) Thompson was rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital after being shot. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at 7:12 a.m. The coroner confirmed that the cause of death was gunshot wounds.Authorities found two shell casings near the scene, each inscribed with the words “DENY” and “DEPOSE”. Additionally, a bullet retrieved from the scene had the word “DELAY” written on it. Mangione arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Dec. 9) On Dec. 9, Mangione was spotted at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Authorities quickly apprehend him, ending his days on the run. 
How was Luigi Mangione arrested? Details
Luigi Mangione, the man who police believe shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in New York City, was arrested on Monday in Pennsylvania. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the details.
During the arrest, police recovered a 9-millimeter handgun with a 3D-printed receiver, two ammunition magazines, multiple live cartridges, a homemade silencer, and the fake New Jersey ID used at the hostel. Luigi Mangione TrialCEO killed in NYC