Mangione has given his story of what happened on 4 December 2024 during a court hearing: "I shot Mr Thompson," he said. He pleaded guilty to federal charges that he stalked the 50-year-old father-of-two across state lines, resulting in his death. My colleagues describe what it was like in the court room. As there was no plea deal, a sentencing is expected in December. Thompson's family said this must reflect the severity of such a "heinous act", adding "nothing will ease the pain of losing him". A state trial on charges including second-degree murder is due to start 8 September. Mangione's attorneys said they will try to get those charges, for which he has previously pleaded not guilty, thrown out.

The USS George Washington is headed to the Middle East to replace the ship where 5,000 US service members have spent nearly nine months. Their families have expressed concern about their mental health deteriorating due to the conditions onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. While the US Navy has acknowledged supply challenges, it has denied that a mental health crisis is taking place. The Washington could arrive in about nine days, according to our analysis.