Suspect in CEO Killing Faces Extradition Hearing

Luigi Mangione, 26, is set to appear in a Pennsylvania court for hearings concerning his extradition to New York, where he faces 11 counts including first-degree murder for the assassination of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson. Arrested on December 9, Mangione was found with a self-assembled 9mm handgun and a homemade silencer, allegedly resembling the murder weapon, along with fake identification documents. His New York defense attorney has not commented on the charges, while authorities indicate Mangione is likely to waive extradition. If the judge approves the extradition, he could face arraignment in New York shortly thereafter. The case has drawn attention as it includes a charge of murder as an act of terrorism, intensifying the seriousness of the allegations against him. Meanwhile, the district attorney in Pennsylvania has expressed willingness to postpone local charges pending the New York prosecution.