Luigi Mangione New York murder trial postponed after guilty plea in federal case

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Luigi Mangione's murder trial in New York has been postponed.
Mangione recently pleaded guilty to separate federal stalking charges.
His lawyers are arguing for the dismissal of state murder and weapons charges, citing double jeopardy.
The judge has scheduled a response deadline for prosecutors and a new court date for Mangione.
Mangione confessed to killing Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, over issues with the health insurance system.
Legal experts believe it's unlikely the state charges will be dismissed on double jeopardy grounds.
Sentencing for the federal case is set for December 18th, with prosecutors seeking a life sentence.

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