Luigi Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say

Updated on: June 25, 2026 / 10:01 PM EDT / CBS News

Luigi Mangione's attorneys discussed possible plea deal but talks fell apart, sources say

TL;DR

  • Plea deal negotiations between Luigi Mangione's defense attorneys and federal prosecutors have reportedly fallen apart.
  • Mangione is facing state and federal charges for the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
  • A pretrial hearing is still scheduled for Monday in Manhattan federal court to discuss trial plans.
  • Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the charges in both the state and federal cases.
  • Discussions about plea agreements before trial are common in legal proceedings.
  • The state trial is set to begin in September, with the federal trial scheduled for November.