Mangione Admits Killing Healthcare CEO, Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges

Luigi Mangione, 28, pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges in connection with the December 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Standing before the court, Mangione stated plainly: "I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died." The guilty plea marks a dramatic moment in a case that drew international attention, as Mangione had been a fugitive before his capture. He now faces federal charges including stalking resulting in death. The admission came after months of legal proceedings and intense public scrutiny of the US healthcare industry that the shooting sparked.