A state court hearing revealed Luigi Mangione’s lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Mangione was in a New York City courtroom Wednesday morning for a hearing regarding his state murder case.
The judge announced he is unsealing court records related to the defense’s plan, which was filed in September.
Possession of a weapon charge dismissed
Prosecutors said they are not moving forward with count nine of the indictment, which was criminal possession of a weapon.
This charge involved the magazine that was suppressed by the court.
The charge was formally dismissed.
Latest hearing delayed due to mistake
Wednesday’s hearing was supposed to happen Tuesday, but it was delayed at the last minute due to a mistake by the prosecution. Prosecutors said they didn’t serve the order for Mangione to appear in court, leading to the rescheduling.
“Mistakes happen. People make mistakes,” defense attorney Karen Agnifilo said after appearing in court Tuesday.
Mangione is being tried on federal and state charges for the December 2024 shooting death of Thompson. He pleaded not guilty in both cases.
Mangione’s state trial is set to begin on Sept. 8.
Jury selection for Mangione’s federal interstate stalking trial is scheduled to start on Oct. 5. Opening statements will be on either Oct. 26 or Nov. 2.