- New York State Justice Gregory Carro ruled that the jury in Luigi Mangione's upcoming state murder trial will remain anonymous.
- Mangione is accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December 2024.
- The 28-year-old defendant has pleaded not guilty to state murder, weapons, and forgery charges, as well as federal stalking charges.
- Jury selection is scheduled to begin on September 8, with an overflow courtroom provided for the press and public.
- Prosecutors plan to present extensive evidence including DNA, ballistics, and surveillance video, while defense attorneys have hinted at an extreme mental health defense.
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