“While nothing will ease the pain of losing him, we are grateful that the federal justice system has held the person responsible for this heinous act accountable,” the family said. “Now we look to the court to ensure the sentencing reflects the severity of this crime.”
UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of United Healthcare, also shared a statement after Friday’s hearing, saying: “Brian Thompson’s life was cut short by an act of violence that devastated everyone who knew and loved him. We are grateful to law enforcement for bringing Brian’s murderer to justice, and our thoughts remain with Brian’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
After the hearing on Friday, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, commended prosecutors and law enforcement officers “for their tireless work in securing this result.”
“No grievance, political belief, or ideological cause can justify murder,” McDonald said in a statement. “With today’s guilty plea, Mangione is being held accountable for a heinous crime that claimed an innocent life and drew national attention.”
