Luigi Mangione Indicted on First-Degree Murder Charge in UnitedHealthcare Killing

The 26-year-old Ivy League grad charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk this month has been indicted by a grand jury in the case, the district attorney's office announced Tuesday.

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Luigi Mangione is accused of first-degree murder, in furtherance of terrorism; second-degree murder, one count of which is charged as killing as an act of terrorism; criminal possession of a weapon and other crimes.

The indictment against Luigi Mangione is expected to be discussed at a news conference with the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Watch it live in the player above at that time.

"We allege that Luigi Mangione carried out the brazen, targeted and fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. This type of premeditated, targeted gun violence cannot and will not be tolerated, and my office has been working day in and day out to bring the defendant to justice," Bragg said. "I want to extend my heartfelt prayers to Mr. Thompson’s loved ones as they continue to grieve. This ongoing investigation is the product of an incredible partnership at all levels with the NYPD, and I want to thank Commissioner Tisch and the prosecutors and detectives who worked collaboratively to apprehend Mr. Mangione." He is now charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with three counts of murder and faces a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole."

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