Inside the Court: Mangione’s ‘I Shot Mr Thompson’ Plea

Sun Sep 06 2026 13:23:47 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Luigi Mangione admits to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO in a packed New York courtroom.

In a tense courtroom, 28‑year‑old Luigi Mangione appeared in a beige prison coat and declared guilty for shooting UnitedHealthcare chief Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street. He answered questions about the life‑changing decision, revealing he used a 3‑D printed gun to make the shot. The hearing marked the first time he explained how the crime unfolded to a stunned audience, sparking emotions among the boss’s family. Authorities are now setting his sentencing, with prosecutors recommending a 24‑30 year range.

Luigi Mangione took the stand in a federal courtroom in New York, dressed in a beige prison uniform and with shackled feet. He announced he was prepared to plead guilty and answered the judge’s questions about the decision.

The jury heard the first full description of the crime from the defendant, who admitted using a 3‑D printed gun to kill UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson on a winter Manhattan street.

The courtroom was packed with reporters, supporters, and the CEO’s family, who reacted with visible emotion when Mangione said “Guilty.”

Prosecutors now recommend a 24‑30 year prison sentence, and the judge will decide the final term. Mangione’s state‑level murder trial is set for September.