Judge Katharine H Parker, handling Luigi Mangione's pre-trial hearings, is married to a former Pfizer executive and holds Pfizer stock. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He has pleaded not guilty and is presently awaiting trial. Issues surrounding healthcare and insurance are central to the case according to the authorities.
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