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Luigi Mangione\u2019s lawyers called the cold-blooded slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson a \u201csingle, tragic event\u201d \u2013 as they argued the admitted killer\u2019s guilty plea triggers double jeopardy.<\/p>\n

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Defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo told reporters outside the Lower Manhattan federal courthouse that Mangione, 28, accepted full responsibility for the health executive\u2019s death with his guilty plea \u2013 which unfolded during a dramatic hearing just minutes before.<\/p>\n

She then laid the groundwork for arguing that Mangione\u2019s murder charges in state court should be tossed after his plea.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a single tragic event, yet he\u2019s being persecuted twice for the same conduct,\u201d Agnifilo said.<\/p>\n

Mangione\u2019s lawyers filed a motion in Manhattan criminal court arguing that his plea in federal court triggered double jeopardy, Agnifilo said.<\/p>\n

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But Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg\u2019s office appeared ready to fight it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile federal sentencing is pending, we are prepared to litigate the defense motions. The Manhattan D.A.\u2019s Office remains committed to seeking justice for Mr. Thompson and his family,\u201d a spokesperson said in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince December 2024, the Manhattan DA\u2019s Office has been tirelessly preparing to pursue a trial conviction in New York State Supreme Court for the alleged cold-blooded murder of Brian Thompson,\u201d\u00a0 the statement said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are encouraged that Mr. Thompson\u2019s family received a measure of accountability today.
Mangione\u2019s family.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jury selection in the state case is set to start Sept. 8.<\/p>\n

Mangione will face up to life in prison when he\u2019s sentenced in the federal case Dec. 18.<\/p>\n

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