The Mangione Trial - Behind the memes: Luigi Mangione and Brian Thompson

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A deep dive into the lives of Luigi Mangione and the man he is accused of murdering – healthcare executive Brian Thompson.
Who is the real Luigi Mangione and what do we know about his alleged victim?

BBC reporter Mike Wendling joins us from Chicago to tell us more about the health insurance CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down outside a New York hotel.

In his first broadcast interview, a friend and colleague of Brian Thompson shares recollections of the health insurance executive.
From Luigi Mangione’s hometown, journalist Julie Scharper, from the online newspaper The Baltimore Banner, discusses the background of the Mangione family and sheds light on Luigi Mangione’s movements in 2024.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of murder, firearms offences and stalking. The 27-year-old will now face two trials, as he has also pleaded not guilty to state charges for murder.

The Mangione Trial podcast takes a step back to unpick and understand the facts and conspiracies surrounding this case. We explore why this story has engrossed so many different people around the world and bring you major news updates as they happen.

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Published on Wednesday, 7th May 2025.

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