Luigi Mangione Denied Bail in CEO Murder Case

Luigi Mangione, charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, made headlines as he was led to his court appearance in Pennsylvania, shouting at reporters and claiming the situation was an 'insult to the intelligence of the American people.' Mangione, 26, was arrested at a McDonald's five days after Thompson was shot in New York City and faces multiple gun-related charges in addition to murder. During a hearing, his lawyer indicated he would contest extradition to New York, where he faces second-degree murder charges, and was denied bail due to concerns about public safety and flight risk. The judge allowed 30 days for the New York governor to submit a formal extradition request, while Mangione has 14 days to challenge the bail ruling. Witnesses reported that he was found with a ghost gun similar to the weapon used in Thompson's shooting, raising serious implications about the case. Friends from his past expressed shock over the allegations, describing him as a bright individual with a promising future.