Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial scheduled to begin with jury selection on September 8 | CNN

Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is set to begin with jury selection on September 8, the judge overseeing his case confirmed Tuesday at what is expected to be the final pretrial hearing. Judge Gregory Carro had previously scheduled the start of the trial – which is expected to last six to eight weeks – for that date, but said Tuesday the case would proceed, even if there are outstanding motions left to be addressed. Mangione, 28, is charged in New York state court with second-degree murder, possession of a forged instrument, and six weapons charges related to the fatal shooting of Thompson in December 2024. Mangione is also slated to stand trial on federal stalking charges in January 2027. He has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. Mangione entered the courtroom Tuesday wearing a gray suit with his wrists shackled in front of him. He glanced at the gallery before he took a seat at the defense table. About two dozen members of the public – some of whom wore shirts indicating support for Mangione – sat in the back of the courtroom. Public interest in the trial is expected to be widespread, as it will mark the clima