Official announcement from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office

Grand Jury Hears Case Against Mangione for Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Dec 13, 2024, 01:08 AM

Manhattan prosecutors have begun presenting evidence to a grand jury seeking an indictment against Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, who was arrested after a high-profile manhunt, is accused of fatally shooting Thompson. Despite not being a client of UnitedHealthcare, Mangione allegedly targeted Thompson due to the company's size and influence. Police have gathered evidence including fingerprints and notebook entries linking him to the crime. Mangione had considered using a bomb but decided against it to protect innocent lives, according to a law enforcement source. Investigators are examining Mangione's Reddit posts, which offer insight into his healthcare experiences; he underwent spinal surgery last year for chronic back pain.