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Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January
By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister And Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing that started late because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator.U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she was postponing t...
Key takeaway District Judge Margaret Garnett said she was postponing the federal trial so Mangione’s lawyers can focus on his state murder trial, which is scheduled to begin on Sept.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The delay in Luigi Mangione's federal trial until January has significant implications for the San Antonio community, where the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sent shockwaves. As the trial approaches, residents will be watching closely to see how the justice system handles this high-profile case. The fact that Mangione's state murder trial is scheduled to begin in September adds a layer of complexity, and the federal trial's postponement allows his lawyers to focus on the state case without dividing their attention. This case has already drawn attention to the local justice system's handling of violent crimes, and the upcoming trials will be closely scrutinized by the community. The verdicts in both the state and federal cases will have a lasting impact on the city, and residents will be eager to see justice served for the victim and his family.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing that started late because Mangione got stuck in a courthouse elevator.U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett said she was postponing t...
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