Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 15, 2026 —

Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione entered his plea before U.S. District Judge Jane R. Rothwell. The admission comes as a part of a federal investigation into the death of Thompson, who was fatally shot in Manhattan.

Mangione, in his plea, admitted to shooting Thompson. He stated that his actions were motivated by perceived pain and difficulties he experienced with the health insurance system. The exact timeline leading to the shooting and the nature of Mangione’s interactions with the health insurance system were not detailed in the plea agreement, but the motive cited centers on these systemic issues.

This federal plea occurs ahead of a scheduled state murder trial for Mangione. The outcome of the federal case addresses specific charges of stalking, which prosecutors argued were part of the events leading to Thompson’s death. The family of Brian Thompson has indicated that this plea represents a significant step forward in their pursuit of justice for the CEO.

Further details regarding the specific federal stalking statutes under which Mangione pleaded guilty were not immediately available. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is prosecuting the federal case. The resolution through a federal guilty plea may influence the proceedings of the upcoming state trial, though the exact impact remains to be seen. Mangione’s sentencing date for the federal charges has not yet been set.


Story summarized from the original created by Jonathan Dienst, Adam Reiss, Erica Byfield and Jennifer Millman on www.nbcconnecticut.com, see more information here.

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