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Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing that started late because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator.
U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she...
Key takeaway District Judge Margaret Garnett said she was postponing the federal trial so Mangione’s lawyers can focus on his state murder trial, which is scheduled to begin on Sept.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The delay in Luigi Mangione's federal trial until January has significant implications for the Minneapolis community, where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. As the case unfolds, local residents will be watching to see how the justice system handles this high-profile crime. The fact that Mangione's state murder trial is scheduled to begin in September will likely draw intense media scrutiny, and the federal trial's postponement may affect the timing and tone of that coverage. In Minneapolis, where UnitedHealthcare is a major employer, the community's attention will be focused on the outcome of both trials, and the potential life sentence Mangione faces if convicted will be a major point of discussion. The local impact of the case will be closely monitored, particularly given the prominent role of UnitedHealthcare in the city's business community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing that started late because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator.
U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she...
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