Double jeopardy could spell end of state case after Luigi Mangione’s guilty plea

Defense argues New York cannot try Mangione over same act or offense as federal case – the killing of Brian Thompson Luigi Mangione’s plea to federal stalking charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death has spurred questions about the fate of the separate Manhattan murder case against him, with experts sayin

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts on Friday. His state trial is currently scheduled to begin on Sept. 8.

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers called the cold-blooded slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a “single, tragic event” – as they argued the admitted killer’s guilty plea triggers double jeopardy.