Luigi Nicholas Mangione walks out of Blair County Courthouse in Pennsylvania on December 19, 2024. AP Photo


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The man charged with killing the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York City is set to appear in court on Friday. This will be his first hearing since his December arraignment on murder and terrorism charges.

The 26-year-old suspect, Luigi Mangione, will face a judge in a Manhattan courtroom. Prosecutors and his lawyers will discuss the progress of the case, and the judge may set deadlines for legal filings and possibly a trial date.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to multiple murder charges, including one under terrorism laws. The charges stem from the December 4 attack on Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a midtown Manhattan hotel while walking to an investor conference.

In addition to state charges, Mangione faces federal charges that could result in the death penalty. He is currently being held in a Brooklyn federal jail, where other high-profile inmates are also in custody.

Authorities said the state trial would likely happen first. If convicted, Mangione could receive life in prison without parole. A separate hearing in Pennsylvania related to firearm possession and identity fraud was canceled.

In a statement on his legal defense website, Mangione expressed gratitude for the support he has received. "I am overwhelmed by — and grateful for — everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support," he wrote.

Mangione was arrested on December 9 at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania. Police said he had a gun matching the one used in the shooting and a fake ID. Investigators also found a notebook with anti-corporate messages, specifically targeting wealthy health insurance executives.

His lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, criticized the way authorities handled the case. She said officials treated Mangione like a "human ping-pong ball" by shifting him between different jurisdictions.

She also accused New York City officials of influencing public opinion before trial. She pointed to an incident where heavily armed officers escorted Mangione back to Manhattan in a highly publicized event.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams had previously stated on television that he wanted to confront Mangione. "I wanted to look him in the eye and say, ‘You carried out this terroristic act in my city,’" Adams said.

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