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Judge Confirms Psychiatric Defense in Case Over Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Judge Confirms Psychiatric Defense in Case Over Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

A New York judge confirmed Luigi Mangione will pursue a psychiatric defense, citing extreme emotional disturbance, in the state murder case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The court requested additional documentation and moved to unseal a prior notice related to the defense.

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Luigi Mangione Update: Will Defense Lawyers Argue Mental Illness to Lower Murder Charge?