Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

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Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court to shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan.
Mangione stated he used a 3D-printed gun with the intent to kill Thompson, motivated by personal struggles with the healthcare system.
Federal sentencing is scheduled for December 18, with a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Mangione's defense is seeking dismissal of state charges based on double jeopardy, arguing against being tried twice for the same crime.
Prosecutors presented evidence including surveillance video, DNA, and Mangione's notebook entries detailing his intent.
UnitedHealthcare stated they are grateful for accountability and await sentencing, while the Manhattan DA's office is prepared to litigate the state case.

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