Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is fighting extradition from Pennsylvania to New York, where the shooting occurred.
What Happened: Mangione, who was arrested at a Pennsylvania McDonald's Monday, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon for an extradition hearing. Mangione has been charged with killing Thompson, who was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH).
The murder suspect and University of Pennsylvania grad said he is fighting extradition while appearing in court alongside his lawyer. Mangione told the judge he understood his rights, according to a report from the New York Times.
Mangione's lawyer Thomas Dickey told his client to stop talking at one point when the lawyer was discussing mask wearing with the judge.
"No, no. Don't say a word," Dickey said.
Mangione was in the courtroom for 45 minutes Tuesday and was handcuffed during the appearance.
Dickey told reporters he was representing Mangione prior to the start of the hearing, but would not clarify if he was only representing him in the extradition hearing or the entire case. Dickey also did not answer when asked whether he had been retained by his client or court appointed.
Ahead of the hearing, Mangione shouted toward reporters as he was led into the courthouse.
"It's extremely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people," Mangione said, according to the New York Post.
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What's Next: Bail was not set by the judge, despite a request from Mangione's lawyer. Mangione will remain custody in Pennsylvania as the extradition process continues.
With Mangione fighting extradition to New York, the process to get him back to New York could take weeks or up to a month according to the New York Times report.
Mangione is entitled to a hearing in Pennsylvania that would include evidence and a witness from the Manhattan district attorney's office.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will also have to formally submit a "governor's warrant" to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro requesting extradition, the report said.
Among the charges Mangione faces is second-degree murder in New York. The charge carries a minimum punishment of 15 years and up to life in prison upon conviction. In the state of Pennsylvania he faces weapons charges.
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Photo via the Pennyslvania State Police.
