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The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

The Case Against Luigi Mangione

The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

Fox News

True Crime

4.8708 Ratings

🗓️ 20 February 2025

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

In December 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan. Five days later, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania. He faces 11 charges, one of which being first degree murder in furtherance of terrorism. The alleged shooter has since developed a cult following. If the case goes to trial, it's expected to be one of the most-watched court battles in history.   Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Eiglarsh explains why he believes the prosecution has a strong case and weighs in on the legal strategies listeners could expect to see in court. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:30.1

I'm Paul Morrow and this is the Fox True Crime Podcast.

0:46.2

Thank you. On December 4th, United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside of a hotel in Midtown

0:51.5

Manhattan.

0:52.6

26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested five days later in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

0:58.1

He faces 11 charges, one of which being first-degree murder in the furtherance of terrorism.

1:03.6

The alleged shooter has since developed a cult following of supporters who have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to his defense.

1:11.2

If the case ends up going to trial,

1:13.0

it's expected to be one of the most watched court battles in American history.

1:17.8

Joining me today with a look at what Mangione's defense strategy could entail

1:21.5

is criminal defense attorney Mark Eglarsh.

1:25.7

So Mark, Luigi Mangione remains a subject of great interest to the public.

1:30.6

We don't care about that.

1:31.7

We care about the law.

1:32.6

We want to talk about the case.

1:33.9

So can you frame for us procedurally where the Luigi Mangione case is right now?

1:40.2

Well, right now his attorneys are gathering discovery, a fancy name for evidence to find out what the state or the government plans to use against him.

1:51.9

The truth of the matter is, this is all a slow, guilty verdict ultimately.

1:56.7

I don't see how he could somehow be able to convince all 12 jurors that he didn't know right from wrong,

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