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Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges in connection with the killing of a healthcare CEO.

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Add NBC News to GoogleLuigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case02:23Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges in connection with the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to sources familiar with the matter. A pretrial conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. ET at Manhattan federal court.

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The brazen killing of Thompson, who led the nation’s largest health insurer, put a spotlight on the industry and widespread public frustration over denied claims.