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Indictment of Luigi Mangione: Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Characterized as Act of Terrorism

Luigi Mangione has been indicted on first-degree murder charges in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, classified as a terrorist act.

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Updated: Dec 17th, 2024, 5:32 PM ET

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Luigi Mangione, 26, has been indicted in New York for the first-degree murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with charges including terrorism. The murder occurred on December 4, 2024, as Thompson was arriving for an investor conference. Mangione was captured days later in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt. Evidence suggests a premeditated attack motivated by grievances against the health insurance industry, sparking significant public discourse and mixed reactions, particularly among young voters. The case raises concerns over rising violence in response to public anger towards industry practices.

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