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Murder suspect Luigi Mangione appeared in court on Friday afternoon for his first hearing since being charged in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The hearing, which was held at 2:15 p.m. ET, marked the early stages of legal proceedings involving Mangione.
Judge Gregory Carro did not set a trial date for Mangione, 26, during the hearing. But his lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, pushed for him to be moved out of the Metro Detention Center in Brooklyn since he's being held on a complaint in federal court, but on an indictment from Manhattan prosecutors.
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Prior to the hearing, Newsweek reached out to Mangione's lawyer for comment.
Why It Matters
Mangione's Friday court hearing was a key step in the legal process as he faces charges of first-degree murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery, and providing false identification. The 26-year-old has pleaded not guilty to state murder and terror charges.
Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 2024, five days after Thompson was killed near the New York Hilton in Manhattan.
Prosecutors have also filed federal charges against Mangione, which could result in the death penalty.
It was unclear if Mangione's family members attended the hearing at the time of publishing. However, multiple women gathered outside of Friday's hearing to show their support for Mangione.
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Who Is Luigi Mangione's father, Louis?
Luigi's father, Louis Mangione, known as Lou, plays a key role in managing the family's business empire, which was founded by his late father, Nicholas Mangione.
The late Nicholas Mangione, an Italian immigrant from Baltimore's Little Italy neighborhood, built a successful business portfolio that included the Hayfields Country Club, Turf Valley Resort, Lorien Health Services, and the conservative radio station WCBM. Following his father's death in 2008, Louis assumed leadership of the family businesses.
The Mangione Family Foundation, where Louis serves as vice president, has supported several institutions, including the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Loyola University Maryland, and St. Joseph Medical Center. The obstetrics wing at GBMC is named after the family in recognition of their contributions.
Louis Mangione is married to his wife, Kathleen. The couple has three children.
Who Is Luigi Mangione's mother, Kathleen?
Kathleen Mangione is part of the extended family known for its support of Baltimore-area hospitals. She has maintained a low public profile compared to other family members.
Kathleen's father, Joseph N. Zannino Jr., founded a funeral home in East Baltimore's Highlandtown neighborhood.
Kathleen first reported her son missing to the San Francisco Police Department after not hearing from him since July 2024. At the time, she believed he had been working for TrueCar, though the company confirmed he had not been employed there since 2023, as Newsweek previously reported.
Who Are Luigi Mangione's Siblings?
Mangione has two sisters, MariaSanta Mangione and Luciana Mangione, both of whom have pursued professional careers in different fields.
MariaSanta Mangione is a physician at the University of Texas Southwestern. She earned her Ph.D. in cell and developmental biology from Vanderbilt University, where she also completed her medical studies.
Luciana Mangione is an artist who previously worked in the retail grocery industry. She studied International Business with a minor in Studio Art and Italian Language at the College of Charleston. After gaining experience working in art galleries in Charleston, South Carolina, and Florence, Italy, she transitioned to a professional painting career following the birth of her daughter in 2023.
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Luigi Mangione's Extended Family and Relatives
Luigi Mangione's grandparents are deceased. Nicholas Mangione's wife, Mary, died of Parkinson's disease complications at the age of 92 in March 2023, according to an obituary in The Baltimore Sun.
The obituary indicated that she was survived by five sons and five daughters, 37 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.
Maryland State Delegate Nino Mangione, a Republican, is Luigi's cousin. He was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2019, according to his official biography. He graduated from Towson University. Outside of government, he also works as a host for WCBM, a conservative radio station owned by his family.
When Is Mangione Due Back in Court?
Mangione is set to appear in court again on March 19, 2025.
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