December 10, 2024: At Blair County Court in Pennsylvania, 26-year-old Mangione resisted police and shouted, “This is an insult to the intelligence of the American people.” During the hearing, he spoke only twice, confirming his oath and acknowledging his rights. His attorney, Thomas Dickey, objected to the arrest warrant, claiming it lacked the term “criminal homicide,” but the judge overruled after District Attorney Peter Weeks said it did. Mangione will oppose extradition to New York. Judge Dave Consiglio denied bail, gave prosecutors 30 days to obtain a warrant from Governor Kathy Hochul, and allowed Mangione 14 days to appeal. His next hearing is set for December 23, 2024.

December 10, 2024: Defense attorney Thomas Dickey speaks after Luigi Mangione’s appearance in a Pennsylvania courtroom.

Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel last week.

December 17, 2024

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., and New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch today announced the indictment of LUIGI MANGIONE, 26, for the murder of 50-year-old United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of the Hilton Hotel in Midtown on December 4, 2024. MANGIONE is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with one count of Murder in the First Degree, in furtherance of terrorism; two counts of Murder in the Second Degree, one of which is charged as killing as an act of terrorism; two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree; four counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree; one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree; and one count of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree.  Link

• On the morning of December 4th, Mangione left the Hostel at 5:34 a.m. and traveled to Midtown using an e-bike. 
•  Between 5:52 a.m. and 6:45 a.m., Mangione walked near and around the Hilton Hotel. 
• At approximately 6:15 a.m. he purchased a water bottle and granola bars at the Starbucks at 1290 6th Avenue. 
• Between approximately 6:38 a.m. and 6:44 a.m., Mangione stood against a wall on the north side of West 54th Street across from the Hilton, fully masked with his hood up. 
•  At 6:45 a.m., Mangione crossed the street to the Hilton Hotel and, armed with a 9-millimeter 3D-printed ghost gun equipped with a silencer, approached Mr. Thompson from behind and shot him once in the back and once in the leg. 
•  Mangione then fled northeast on 54th Street and took an e-bike uptown. 
• He eventually got into a taxi and was dropped off at West 178th Street and Amsterdam Avenue and then fled the state. 
•  Mr. Thompson was transported to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:12 a.m. 
•  Two of the discharged shell casings had the words “DENY” and “DEPOSE” written on them, and the word “DELAY” was written on a bullet, all found at the scene. 
•  On December 9th, Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after being spotted at a local McDonald’s. When he was arrested, 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.

December 19, 2024:

• Luigi Mangione waived his extradition to New York and head there to face a first-degree murder charge in the killing of United Health CEO Brian Thompson.  Federal Indictment
  

December 23, 2024

• Luigi Mangione plead not guilty to murder and terror charges. 
• Court Hearing  Link

January 6, 2025 Federal Extension

• Deadline for federal indictment pushed from Jan. 18 to Feb. 17.

February 21, 2025 First Post-Arraignment Hearing (State)

• Court ordered motions due April 9; replies May 14; hearing set June 26.
• Defense objected to shackling in court.
• Established the current motion schedule.

March 19, 2025 Federal/State Calendar Updates

• Federal date postponed; issues raised over DNA/evidence seized at arrest.
• Defense began pushing chain-of-custody and seizure challenges.

April 30, 2025 — Omnibus Defense Motions

• Filed motions to dismiss terrorism count, suppress arrest evidence, challenge constitutionality of charges.
• Direct precursor to today’s motion arguments.

April–May 2025 — Federal Indictment & Letters

• Federal indictment formalized.
• Defense and prosecution exchanged filings and letters over discovery and evidence scope.

September 16, 2025 — Scheduled Hearing (9:00 AM)

Court: New York Supreme Court, New York County (Criminal Term, Part 32)
Judge: Justice Gregory Carro
On Calendar

• Terrorism Count Challenge
  Defense seeks dismissal of New York’s murder as an act of terrorism charge as vague and overlapping with federal case; prosecution argues Mangione’s writings show intent to intimidate an industry.
• Suppression of Arrest Evidence
  Defense moves to suppress a handgun and notebook/diary seized at arrest; prosecution insists items were lawfully obtained and are central to motive/intent.
• Psychiatric-Defense Timing Fight
  Prosecution says defense missed the Aug. 25 deadline to file notice of psychiatric defense; defense requests extension; judge may rule immediately or order briefing.
• HIPAA / Aetna Records Dispute
  Defense claims DA improperly obtained Mangione’s medical records; seeks sanctions or suppression. Prosecution says request was narrow and Aetna overproduced. Court may set evidentiary hearing or impose limits.

10:00 AM: Ruling

• New York Supreme Court Justice Gregory Carro dismissed two of the top state charges against Mangione: first-degree murder and second-degree murder, both framed as acts of terrorism. He found them legally insufficient under state terrorism law.
• The judge held that while Mangione’s writings and statements show ideological motive and animus toward the health insurance industry, they do not rise to the legal requirement under New York’s terrorism statute—specifically, there was insufficient evidence that Mangione intended to “intimidate or coerce a civilian population.
• The state still has a second-degree murder charge (intentional) pending against Mangione.
• There are other state charges (weapons, etc.) and the parallel federal prosecution, where Mangione is also charged, and where he could face the death penalty.
• Carro granted the defense request to block prosecutors from using materials they subpoenaed from his health care provider, Aetna. But Judge Carro declined to issue a ruling on whether Mangione’s HIPAA rights were violated because prosecutors briefly reviewed the material.