The waiting game just got longer. Luigi Mangione appeared in court Monday to learn when his federal trial would finally kick off, and the answer pushed the timeline well into next year. Judge Garnett determined that a November start wouldn’t work given the logistics of jury selection, so January 2027 it is—roughly six months away from now.

Here’s what the schedule looks like: jury selection begins January 5, with the court calling in roughly 40 to 50 potential jurors each day. Opening statements won’t start until January 25. Assistant United States Attorney Dominic A. Gentile moved to exclude a speedy trial, effectively locking in these dates.

In the federal case, Mangione faces several counts of stalking related to the 2024 death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The charges have shifted considerably over the past year and a half. He was originally indicted for murder and weapons charges, but earlier this year those were dropped—taking the death penalty off the table entirely. He’s pleaded not guilty to the federal stalking charges.

That’s just half the equation though. Mangione still faces second-degree murder and weapons charges in state court in New York, with that trial scheduled for September 8. So while his federal case won’t begin until next January, he’ll be going through state proceedings this fall. That’s a lot of courtroom time ahead for a case that has drawn intense public attention and continues to generate significant discussion about healthcare, corporate accountability, and the nature of violence in America.