BBC Headlines • June 19, 2026 00:13

Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial

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The defence team reverse course a day after saying they would argue he suffered "extreme emotional disturbance".

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Mangione's lawyers reverse course on psychiatric defence in state murder trial

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16:10

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16:33

Luigi Mangione's emotional disturbance defense may have huge impact in his other case: lawyer

Luigi Mangione's lawyers may use an extreme emotional disturbance defense in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case, which could reduce charges at trial.

14:49

Judge reveals Luigi Mangione will pursue psychiatric defense in UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination case

Luigi Mangione's defense team plans to argue he suffered extreme emotional disturbance during the alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO murder, judge says.