Politics · October 9, 2026
Luigi Mangione should be tried in state court, Manhattan DA says
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The Manhattan District Attorney's office has filed a motion opposing Luigi Mangione's attempt to dismiss state murder charges. Mangione, who pleaded guilty in federal court to stalking charges related to the 2024 death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is seeking to invoke New York's double jeopardy laws to avoid a state trial. The DA's office argues that federal stalking and state murder charges address distinct legal harms and therefore do not constitute double jeopardy.
The Manhattan District Attorney's office has filed a motion opposing Luigi Mangione's attempt to dismiss state murder charges. Mangione, who pleaded guilty in federal court to stalking charges related to the 2024 death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is seeking to invoke New York's double jeopardy laws to avoid a state trial. The DA's office argues that federal stalking and state murder charges address distinct legal harms and therefore do not constitute double jeopardy.