New York Governor Says She Will Request Warrant for UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect

The accused, Luigi Mangione, sought a hearing on extradition.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks at the women’s caucus at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 20, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said on Dec. 10 that she would sign a request for a governor’s warrant to ensure that Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, would be “held accountable” in New York.

“I’m deeply grateful to the men and women of law enforcement whose efforts to solve the horrific murder of Brian Thompson led to the arrest of a suspect in Pennsylvania,” she said in a statement.