Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges in the case involving the death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, a development that could delay or derail his upcoming state murder trial.
A surprise hearing in federal court on Friday added to speculation that Mangione would enter a plea. He faces two federal stalking charges that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole. The charges accuse him of stalking that resulted in the death of the executive.
The specifics of his plea were not immediately clear. His murder trial in state court is scheduled to begin next month. A guilty plea on the federal charges could affect the timing of the state proceedings.