The Mangione Trial

Accused of murder, Luigi Mangione went viral. We explore why, and bring you major news updates. Mangione has been charged with killing health insurance CEO Brian Thompson

World Service,13 episodes

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Introducing The Mangione Trial
Accused of murder, Luigi Mangione’s case went viral. We unpick the facts and conspiracies.
14 Feb 2025,2 mins
Who is Luigi Mangione and what’s he accused of?
Luigi Mangione is accused of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
18 Feb 2025,17 mins
News update: Mangione appears in court
Luigi Mangione appears in court, as supporters chant outside.
20 Feb 2025,14 mins
News update: US prosecutors seek death penalty
US court seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who's accused of killing Brian Thompson.
01 Apr 2025,12 mins
What's coming next
From conspiracy theories to healthcare - our upcoming episodes begin on 23 April
01 Apr 2025,3 mins
How US healthcare works
The debate over US healthcare gained energy after the shooting of Brian Thompson
23 Apr 2025,32 mins
Court update: Mangione’s plea
Luigi Mangione enters his plea in death penalty federal charges
25 Apr 2025,16 mins
The Mangione conspiracy theories
Pokemon, 286 and eyebrows – we explore the conspiracy theories and where they come from
30 Apr 2025,33 mins
Behind the memes: Luigi Mangione and Brian Thompson
A deep dive into the lives of Luigi Mangione and Brian Thompson
07 May 2025,25 mins
Politics and appearance: Mangione's supporters explained
Who are Luigi Mangione’s supporters?
14 May 2025,27 mins
Court update: Mangione terror charges dropped
A New York state judge dismisses two terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione.
16 Sep 2025,11 mins
Court update: The battle over evidence
Examining the key points of the vital pre-trial hearings of the New York murder trial.
19 Dec 2025,20 mins
Mangione won’t face death penalty
Mangione won’t face death penalty
30 Jan 2026,21 mins