Luigi Mangione Federal Murder Trial Set for September Following Hearing

Judge Margaret Garnett scheduled jury selection for September 8 after a hearing regarding the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to federal and state charges as his defense team challenged the legality of evidence seized from his backpack during a Pennsylvania arrest.The trial start date depends on whether USA Attorney General Pam Bondi pursues the death penalty, with opening statements potentially beginning in either October 2026 or January 2027.