Luigi Mangione’s legal team said Thursday they are withdrawing a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial one day after telling the court they would use it.
Mangione’s defense team argued Wednesday he was suffering an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan in 2024.
Mangione could face a shorter prison sentence if a jury accepts a psychiatric defense, since the murder charge would be reduced to manslaughter.
CBS News New York has reached out to his attorneys.
Mangione’s next court date is Aug. 11. The state trial begins in September.
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