government
January jury selection set in Mangione federal murder trial
By Peter Zampa at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - A federal judge is setting the schedule and ground rules for jury selection in the federal murder case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing former United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Judge Margaret Garnett said jury selection in the federal case wil...
Key takeaway Judge Margaret Garnett said jury selection in the federal case will begin in early January.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The scheduling of jury selection in the federal murder case against Luigi Mangione has significant implications for the Atlanta community, where the alleged crime occurred. As the case moves forward, residents will be watching closely to see how the dual state and federal trials unfold. The fact that Judge Margaret Garnett has agreed to select six alternate jurors suggests that the court is preparing for a potentially complex and lengthy trial. With the state trial set to begin in September, just a few months before the federal trial, it will be interesting to see how the outcomes of each case may influence the other. The decision to keep the juror questionnaire private for now also raises questions about what information may be deemed sensitive or relevant to the case. As the trial dates approach, Atlanta residents can expect to see increased attention on the case and its potential impact on the community.
About this story
Original reporting by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News . The Atlanta surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: government ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
Get more The Atlanta stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering government and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? NEW YORK (Gray Media) - A federal judge is setting the schedule and ground rules for jury selection in the federal murder case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing former United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Judge Margaret Garnett said jury selection in the federal case wil...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 29, 2026 by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News and curated for The Atlanta readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Peter Zampa at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News. To learn more about how The Atlanta selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more government coverage from The Atlanta, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More government →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter