Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty to Federal Stalking Charges in CEO Murder Case
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione admitted to following the executive to an investor conference in New York City in 2024 and fatally shooting him.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 14, 2026 —
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in connection with the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Mangione admitted to following Thompson to an investor conference held in New York City in 2024. It was during this event that Mangione fatally shot the executive.
The plea agreement details Mangione’s acknowledgment of his actions leading up to and including the shooting. Further details regarding the timeline and specific events surrounding the conference were not provided in the available information.
The UnitedHealthcare CEO was a prominent figure in the healthcare industry, and his death drew significant attention. The investigation into the circumstances of his killing has been ongoing.
Additional information regarding the potential sentencing for the federal stalking charges, or any other related charges, was not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER and JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press on fox40.com, see more information here.
