Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Court

Luigi Mangione is set to plead guilty in New York federal court on Friday, according to sources. This decision comes just weeks before his state trial was scheduled to begin.

Mangione has been accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson nearly 21 months ago. The shooting sparked a national conversation about the health insurance industry and drew attention to Mangione's motivations.

The possible plea deal, which is still ongoing, is expected to result in the state criminal charges being dismissed due to New York's double jeopardy rules. Federal prosecutors had previously sought the death penalty for Mangione but were unable to pursue it after an appeals court ruling.