Hes also facing two second-degree murder charges, as well as several weapons charges.

His rights are being violated, she said.

Hes a young man, and he is being treated like a human ping pong ball.

Luigi Mangione is escorted into Manhattan Criminal court for his arraignment on state murder and terror charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Luigi Mangione arriving in Manhattan Criminal court for his arraignment on state murder and terror charges on Dec. 23, 2024.AP Photo/Seth Wenig

Along with the state case against him, Mangione isfacing federal murder and stalking charges.

He appeared in Manhattan federal court last week, where he pleaded not guilty to those charges as well.

Mangiones state case is expected to go to trial before the federal one.