Luigi Mangione's legal team drops psychiatric defense in state murder trial

Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, dropped plans for a psychiatric defense in his state case on Thursday. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.

Luigi Mangione's legal team drops psychiatric defense in state murder trial

TL;DR

  • Luigi Mangione's legal team will not use a psychiatric defense.
  • This decision pertains to his state case.
  • Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.