"Luigi Mangione's federal murder trial in the killing of the United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson is scheduled to start with jury selection on 8 September, triggering one of the most eagerly anticipated criminal trials in recent US history, a judge said on Friday. Judge Margaret Garnett of announced the trial date to a packed Manhattan federal courtroom shortly before an evidence-related hearing in his case."
"The gunning down of Thompson on a Manhattan street triggered an intense manhunt for his killer. At the same time the shooting saw a wave of public anger at the practices of the for-profit US healthcare industry and since his arrest Mangione has attracted a cult following of supporters. Mangione entered the courtroom at 11.05am in khaki jail garb. He had scruffy facial hair."
Luigi Mangione will face a federal murder trial for the killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, with jury selection set for 8 September. The Manhattan shooting prompted an intense manhunt and public anger at for-profit healthcare practices. Mangione has attracted a cult following; supporters attended court wearing green. He entered in khaki jail garb. The next major date depends on whether Garnett permits a death-penalty trial: Pam Bondi seeks death; the defense seeks to remove capital exposure. If no death penalty, openings would begin 13 October; a capital trial would move openings to 11 January 2027. Deputy police chief Nathan Snyder was called to testify about search procedures after a 9 January conference.
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