Luigi Mangione reveals motive for CEO's killing after pleading guilty in federal case

3 days ago by pelespirit to c/investigativejournalism

In a surprise turn, Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione admitted he stalked and shot Thompson in 2024 outside a Hilton hotel in Manhattan. He potentially faces life in prison. The 28-year-old is also still facing state murder charges for Thompson’s death in New York. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports.

He detailed some of his planning leading up to the murder. He said that he was motivated by years of back pain and what he believed was a health insurance system working against him. He said that, once he learned that the UnitedHealthcare Company was holding an investor summit in Manhattan, he e-mailed company leadership posing as an investor to get information about where and when this meeting was taking place.

And that's how he was able to confront Brian Thompson. Mangione also shared an observation with the judge that had clearly made an impression on him. He talked about how, while he was posing as a wealthy investor, leadership e-mailed him back within an hour, and he said that was in stark contrast to his interactions with insurers as a patient.

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Freeposity 260 points 3 days ago

I find it impossible to be upset about Luigi stalking and killing someone who has killed tens of thousands of people for money.

In fact, I wish he had never been caught.

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13igTyme 172 points 3 days ago

He Luigi actually saved life. Insurance companies were approving everything for a few weeks after the killing.

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certified_expert 8 points 2 days ago

Woudn't that be an angle for the defense? Greater good?

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im_fine_sandy 5 points 2 days ago

No. That's not how the law works.

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certified_expert 1 point a day ago

Yeah... I know...

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