Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan, has signalled that he will fight extradition to New York to face murder charges. He appeared in court in Pennsylvania, where he was arrested, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit and making a partly unintelligible statement to reporters. His lawyer said he would contest extradition to New York and requested a hearing on the issue.
Thompson was shot outside a hotel last week, and bullets found at the scene referenced criticisms of health insurers. Mangione was found in possession of a 3D-printed gun, a suppressor, and fake IDs. Authorities believe he was motivated by his disdain for health insurance companies and corporate greed, drawing comparisons to the Unabomber Ted Kaczynski. Mangione comes from an influential family in Baltimore and was a valedictorian at a prestigious prep school before earning degrees in computer science from the University of Pennsylvania.
The brazen nature of the attack and the ensuing manhunt sparked national intrigue, with many expressing outrage at the healthcare industry’s high costs and insurers denying claims. The White House denounced the violence, calling it unacceptable. Social media is filled with accounts of insurance denials, leading authorities to brace for potential copycat attacks. Mangione’s family expressed shock and devastation, offering prayers to Thompson’s family and asking for prayers for all involved in the case. Mangione has 14 days to challenge his extradition to New York, where he faces murder charges linked to the high-profile killing.
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