Mangione to Push Mental Health Defense in Midtown Murder Trial
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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers will pursue a mental-health defense in his state Supreme Court murder case in Manhattan, with Judge Gregory Carro ordering disclosure of the mental-health expert and related reports. The defense contends Mangione was extremely emotionally disturbed when he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown in 2024. The judge also addressed evidentiary issues and confirmed a Sept. 8 trial date, after scheduling a virtual hearing for Aug. 11.
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