Trial Date Set for Man Accused in CEO’s Death; Jury to Be Anonymous
The trial for Luigi Mangione, accused in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is scheduled to begin on September 8 in New York. A jury will be anonymous for the proceedings.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 11, 2026 —
NEW YORK – The trial for Luigi Mangione, who faces charges in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is slated to commence on September 8 in New York.
A significant aspect of the upcoming proceedings will involve an anonymous jury. This measure is often implemented in high-profile cases to protect jurors from outside influence or potential intimidation.
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in February 2024. Mangione was subsequently arrested and accused in connection with the shooting.
Further details regarding the specific court proceedings, including the courtroom where the trial will take place and the judge presiding over the case, were not immediately available.
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