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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) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights News
The delay in Luigi Mangione's federal trial until January has significant implications for the Alamo Heights 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, just a few miles from Alamo Heights, adds to the local interest in the outcome. The community's concern for public safety and desire for closure in this tragic event will likely be heightened as the trial dates approach. With the federal trial now set to begin in January, Alamo Heights residents will have to wait a bit longer for a resolution, but the extra time will allow Mangione's lawyers to focus on the state case, potentially impacting the federal trial's outcome.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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