(NewsNation) — The “manifesto” of Luigi Mangione reveals he targeted UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to court documents.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office on Thursday released excerpts from a notebook, allegedly found on Mangione when he was arrested, that include details and planning behind the killing. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting Thompson in the back and the leg in front of the Hilton Hotel in New York City in December.
Luigi Mangione ‘manifesto’ details
“So, say you want to rebel against the deadly, greed-fueled health insurance cartel,” an entry from the notebook reads. “Do you bomb the HQ? No. Bombs=terrorism.”
Excerpts revealed a desire to kill Thompson to “prove a political point about the health insurance industry” and “extract human life force for money.”
The notebook also acknowledged previous plans for a bombing in an effort to generate headlines.
Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is escorted by police, Dec. 19, 2024, in New York. 
Luigi Mangione appears in 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. (Curtis Means/Pool Photo via AP) 
Suspect Luigi Mangione is taken into the Blair County Courthouse on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Hollidaysburg, Pa. (Benjamin B. Braun/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP) 
Suspect Luigi Mangione in connection to the fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
In March, court documents alleged Mangione was carrying several dangerous items at the time of his arrest — including guns, a silencer, a knife, chrome drill bits, duct tape and zip-ties.
Mangione’s lawyer previously filed a motion accusing police of unlawfully detaining him. His defense team argued the police had surrounded Mangione and denied him any way to leave, amounting to an investigative detention.
The motion stated this type of holding has Fourth Amendment, 14th Amendment and state law protections.
Luigi Mangione hyped up by media
Mangione, while awaiting trial, has received extensive media coverage from various outlets and social platforms.
After his arrest, news reports attempted to piece together his supposed motivations. Some suggested a back injury fueled his resentment against the health care industry.
Mangione also gained a cultlike following from fans.
Luigi Mangione’s actions fueled anger toward health care system
Mangione’s actions turned the spotlight on those wanting to speak out against health care systems.
An outpouring of rage has followed a two-decade period in which medical prices have risen faster than overall inflation.
In addition, the health care delivery system — hospitals and providers — was decimated by the coronavirus pandemic and has been chronically understaffed, facing significant burnout and exhaustion among professionals.
Luigi Mangione faces life in prison
Mangione is facing state charges that carry a sentence of a maximum of life in prison. Additional federal charges allege he stalked Thompson. He has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Mangione for what she deemed “an act of political violence.”
He is due back in state court on June 26. Mangione’s lawyers have requested his handcuffs and bulletproof vest be removed during the hearing.
Mangione’s next federal court date is Dec. 5, a day after the first anniversary of Thompson’s death.