Mangione's lawyers plan psychiatric defence in state murder trial

They will argue he was suffering from "extreme emotional disturbance" at the time UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was killed.

Luigi Mangione in New York state court after missing appearance this week

Mangione, who faces nine counts including second-degree murder in state case, missed court due to paperwork error Luigi Mangione has appeared in Manhattan state court on Wednesday after missing an appearance earlier this week due to a paperwork error. He was escorted into court at approximately 9.47am, wearing a deep blue suit and pale shirt, without a tie, and restrained with handcuffs. Mangione’s appearance relates to the 4 December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a N...

By Victoria Bekiempisin New York

Luigi Mangione to use psychiatric defence in healthcare CEO murder case

Mangione would face lighter sentencing if jury accepts he was in a state of 'extreme emotional disturbance' during act.

Judge reveals Luigi Mangione will pursue psychiatric defense in UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination case

Luigi Mangione's defense team plans to argue he suffered extreme emotional disturbance during the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO murder, judge says.

Luigi Mangione seeks 'extreme emotional disturbance' defence in CEO killing case

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in Manhattan, plans to argue at trial that he was in a state of "extreme emotional disturbance" when he allegedly committed the crime, a judge revealed at a court hearing Wednesday.

Luigi Mangione plans psychiatric defence at CEO murder trial

⁠Luigi Mangione, the man accused of ⁠gunning down a health insurance executive in Manhattan, plans to argue at his murder trial that he was undergoing an extreme mental health crisis at the time of the alleged killing, a judge revealed at a hearing on Wednesday. The strategy poses ‌steep legal hurdles but could lead to a jury convicting Mangione of the lesser crime of manslaughter, which carries significantly lighter sentences. Mangione, who appeared in court in a dark suit and white shirt, i...

By Reuters

Luigi Mangione will use psychiatric defense at trial over UnitedHealthcare CEO murder

If they succeed, Mangione could be sent to a psychiatric treatment facility instead of prison

By Michael R. Sisak

Luigi Mangione to argue he had mental health crisis at time of gun killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

This strategy could lead him to be convicted of manslaughter, which carries lesser sentences

By Jack Queen

Accused insurance CEO killer could face hurdles with breakdown defense

Luigi Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel ​in Midtown Manhattan in December 2024.

Luigi Mangione plans ‘extreme emotional disturbance’ defence at CEO killing trial 

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a health insurance executive in Manhattan, plans to argue at his murder trial that he was undergoing an extreme mental health crisis at the time of the alleged killing, a judge revealed at a hearing on Wednesday. The strategy poses steep legal hurdles but could lead to […]

Luigi Mangione Files ‘Extreme Emotional Disturbance’ Defense in Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO

His lawyers claim Mangione was under “extreme emotional disturbance” when he shot Brian Thompson, which would bring the charge down from murder to manslaughter

By Kate Storey

Luigi Mangione Says His Defense Is Extreme Emotional Disturbance

Luigi Mangione wants to mount a seldom-used defense in his murder trial -- Extreme Emotional Disturbance -- and if the jury buys it Mangione could become a free man one day. Mangione appeared in court Wednesday with his lawyers, who informed the…

By TMZ Staff