Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek to postpone federal murder trial

Luigi Mangione's defense team has filed a motion to delay his federal murder trial, according to reporting by CBS News' Lilia Luciano. Mangione is charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a December shooting in New York City that drew significant national attention. The request for a postponement typically signals defense preparation needs, such as additional time for discovery review or case strategy development. Delays in high-profile criminal cases are common during pre-trial phases, though judges weigh prosecutors' interest in moving forward against defendants' rights to adequate preparation. The outcome will likely depend on the specific reasons cited in the motion and any objections from federal prosecutors.