Luigi Mangione court conference renews speculation of potential plea deal in federal caseThe latest development raises new speculation that Mangione may be considering a plea deal in the federal case. The latest development raises new speculation that Mangione may be considering a plea deal in the federal case. The latest development raises new speculation that Mangione may be considering a plea deal in the federal case. The latest development raises new speculation that Mangione may be considering a plea deal in the federal case. If both the federal and state cases proceed to trial, the federal trial is expected to take place early next year.