Luigi Mangione To Waive Extradition, Possible NYC Return On Thursday

NEW YORK CITY — Luigi Mangione is expected to waive extradition and could be returned to New York as soon as Thursday, according to his attorney.

Mangione will waive extradition at a hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday morning.

Once extradition paperwork is completed, the NYPD would be allowed to transport Mangione from Pennsylvania to New York City.

After he arrives in Manhattan, Mangione would be arraigned as soon as Thursday afternoon.

Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan, has been indicted on first and second degree murder charges in his New York City case, the Manhattan District Attorney announced on Tuesday.

The 26-year-old, a Maryland native, has been formally indicted on a slew of charges, in addition to the murder counts, including: two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree; four counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree; one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree and one count of criminal Possession of a forged Instrument in the second Degree, according to prosecutors.

Mangione has hired Karen Friedman Agnifilo, a former assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, for his New York City case, Patch previously reported.

"This type of premeditated, targeted gun violence cannot and will not be tolerated, and my office has been working day in and day out to bring the defendant to justice” District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. I want to extend my heartfelt prayers to Mr. Thompson’s loved ones as they continue to grieve."

Mangione also faces five charges in Pennsylvania.