The big questions in Luigi Mangione case as he returns to court
His trial is a month away and his lawyers have yet to signal their defence, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.
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"We do not have, like in 'The Fugitive,' the idea of the one-armed man who's the real killer."
— Mitchell Epner , Academic
"Short of being delusional, or having no understanding of the nature of what one is doing, an insanity defence is not likely to be successful."
— Cheryl Bader , Academic
Key People
Brian Thompson was the Chief Executive of UnitedHealthcare and was shot dead in December 2024.
Cheryl Bader leads the Criminal Defence Clinic at Fordham University School of Law.
Luigi Mangione is the accused in the murder trial of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Mitchell Epner is a former federal prosecutor who provided insights on the case.
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His trial is a month away and his lawyers have yet to signal their defence, while prosecutors are in a battle over evidence.
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