Luigi Mangione formally waived his right to an extradition hearing and will now return to New York to face murder charges over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The 26-year-old appeared in a Pennsylvania courtroom on Thursday morning where he faced two hearings – one for gun charges in the state and the other for extradition to The Empire State.
Mangione could arraigned in New York as early as Thursday afternoon.
The suspected gunman is accused of fatally shooting the healthcare executive on the streets of Midtown Manhattan on the morning of December 4 and then eluding police for five days before he was arrested at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania.
High-profile attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo has recently been retained to defend him. Agnifilo previously worked at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, serving as the chief assistant district attorney for seven years, before moving to private practice in 2021.
Mangione’s supporters continue to donate thousands of dollars to his “defense” fund. The anonymous fund, “December 4th Legal Committee”, has amassed more than $140,000 in donations on the crowdfunding website GiveSendGo.
Mangione received over 100 pieces of fan mail in just over a week
Luigi Mangione received over 100 messages in just over a week while incarcerated, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections.
As of Thursday morning, he had received 54 email messages and 87 pieces of mail, a spokesperson told The Independent.
In addition, the 26-year-old received 163 deposit entries for commissary.
Mike Bedigan19 December 2024 15:59
Mangione leaves court in Pennsylvania
Luigi Mangione has left court in Pennsylvania, after waiving extradition to New York.
Law enforcement officials previously told CNN that Mangione could be flown from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania to an airport tin the New York City area directly after his extradition hearing.
The 26-year-old remained straight-faced as he was led into a waiting car.
Mike Bedigan19 December 2024 15:30
Mangione formally waives right to extradition hearing
Luigi Mangione has formally waived his right to an extradition hearing, after being charged with murder over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
He will now return to New York to face murder charges and could be arraigned as early as this afternoon.
CNN reports that Mangione did not speak except for yes or no answers when directly addressed by the judge.
When the judge asked whether he wished to waive extradition, Mangione’s Pennsylvania lawyer Thomas Dickey turned to Mangione and asked, “That’s what you want to do?” Mangione replied, “Yes.”
Mike Bedigan19 December 2024 15:12
Suspect could be brought to New York right after extradition hearing
Law enforcement officials told CNN that Mangione could be flown from Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania to an airport tin the New York City area directly after his extradition hearing.
The extradition hearing appears to be over.
Ariana Baio19 December 2024 15:10
Watch: UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione appears in Pennsylvania court for hearing
Ariana Baio19 December 2024 15:00
Mangione’s first hearing concludes
Mangione’s first hearing, on gun charge in Pennsylvania, has concluded, according to CNN.
He will now face his second hearing, on extradition to New York.
Ariana Baio19 December 2024 14:34
Mangione appears in Pennsylvania court for hearing
Luigi Mangione is appearing in court this morning in Pennsylvania for two hearings – one for his firearms charge in the state and the other for his extradition to New York where he was charged with first and second-degree murder.
Mangione, who has been held in Pennsylvania since being arrested, is not expected to fight extradition to New York.
Ariana Baio19 December 2024 14:18
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