‘Only one viable defense’: how might the CEO murder case play out in court?

Lawyers weigh suspect’s options to fight charge he murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

When Luigi Mangione was arrested at an Altoona, Pennsylvania, McDonald’s on 9 December following a tip from a restaurant employee, New York City authorities celebrated his capture.

The suspected shooter of Brian Thompson, the United Healthcare CEO, was finally in custody five days after allegedly gunning down the executive outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel and then fleeing the city by bus.

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Prosecutors building case against suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder

Prosecutors with the Manhattan District Attorney's Office have already begun presenting evidence to a grand jury in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sources familiar with ...
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UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case: Manhattan DA vows accountability

Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing Brian Thompson in New York, could face additional charges, according to Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
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Shell casings, prints match UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, NYPD says

The gun found on the suspect in last week's killing of United Healthcare's CEO matched shell casings found at the site of the shooting, the NYPD said Wednesday.
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Eye Opener: UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect erupts outside of court

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has a dramatic outburst as he arrives at a Pennsylvania courthouse. Also, firefighters struggle to contain a ...
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Friends of CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione speak out

Friends and acquaintances of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione are reacting to his charges, expressing shock and disbelief. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY.
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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder has outburst outside court

The suspect charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was denied bail at a hearing Tuesday in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. During his appearance, a shackled Luigi Mangione ...
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More on Luigi Mangione after his arrest in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case

Authorities in New York are awaiting the extradition of Luigi Mangione, the person charged in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano reports.
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Messages on shell casings and possible motive in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder

Shell casings found at the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder had the words "deny," "defend" and "depose" written on them. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman has more on those ...
CBS News - Dec. 5
Suspect in notorious cold case murders to appear in court

"It was an absolutely gruesome, horrific, frenzied homicide," police said after Perry Kouroumblis was arrested.
CBS News - Dec. 4