Dossier
mental health defense
Coverage of mental health defense in the Nexus archive.
- Luigi Mangione drops mental health defense after one day in Manhattan murder case
Luigi Mangione dropped his mental health defense in the Manhattan murder case involving UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Court records initially set to be unsealed will now remain sealed.
- Luigi Mangione to pursue mental health defense in Manhattan murder trial
Luigi Mangione is pursuing a mental health defense in his Manhattan murder trial, accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A court hearing on evidence admissibility and trial date is scheduled for May 18, 2026, with the trial expected to begin in September.