Mangione's Plea Talks and Hearing Delayed After Elevator Mishap

Mangione's Plea Talks and Hearing Delayed After Elevator Mishap

Luigi Mangione and U. S. prosecutors held plea negotiations in Manhattan ahead of his federal hearing, according to ABC News. His defense attorneys later said reports of a plea deal were unfounded, as reported by TMZ.

Both sides declined to comment further on the discussions, ABC News noted. The trial was postponed after Mangione became trapped in an elevator at the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, NBC News reported. The judge then set a new jury-selection schedule, NBC News said.

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June 29, 2026
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Defendant Trapped in Elevator Delays Federal Hearing in Manhattan Courthouse
Defendant Trapped in Elevator Delays Federal Hearing in Manhattan Courthouse

NBC News • 29 Jun 19:42

Luigi Mangione's federal trial hearing was postponed after he became stuck in an elevator at the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse, and the judge set a new jury-selection schedule.

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June 25, 2026
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Mangione's Lawyers and Federal Prosecutors Hold Plea Negotiations Ahead of Upcoming Hearing
Mangione's Lawyers and Federal Prosecutors Hold Plea Negotiations Ahead of Upcoming Hearing

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 25 Jun 23:26

Defense counsel and U.S. prosecutors discussed a possible guilty plea for Luigi Mangione before a June 29 hearing, while both sides declined to comment on the talks.

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Lawyers deny reports of plea-deal discussions in Mangione case
Lawyers deny reports of plea-deal discussions in Mangione case

TMZ • 25 Jun 22:50

Attorneys for Luigi Mangione say claims of plea-bargaining talks with federal prosecutors are unfounded, contradicting reports that the parties had been in contact.

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