Luigi Mangione awaits trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, and requested a laptop in jail for legal purposes only. His lawyers argue the laptop would help him access case documents, although prosecutors oppose this, citing threats against witnesses. Mangione, now 26, is pleading not guilty to the murder charge, which is rooted in terrorism law. The incident has led to changes in corporate practices, reflecting public discontent towards the health insurance sector, as well as a parallel federal case with severe consequences.
Mangione's lawyers proposed that he get a laptop configured solely to let him view a vast amount of documents, video, and other material in the case.
The Manhattan district attorney's office, which is prosecuting Mangione on a rare New York state charge of murder as an act of terrorism, didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Mangione, who is accused of gunning down Thompson, has pleaded not guilty to the New York state charges and faces a parallel federal case.
Thompson's killing alarmed the corporate world, leading health insurers to switch to remote work, but also channeled frustrations with health insurance companies.
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