The people spoke with The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to release information publicly.A courtroom had been set aside in a Manhattan federal courthouse for Mangione’s appearance and an overflow courtroom was designated as a location for people to watch the proceeding on video in the event there are more people than can fit in the courtroom.

NBC News reported that Luigi Mangione, indicted in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was transported to New York on Thursday (Dec. 19) after waiving his right to an extradition hearing.

Alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione is scheduled to appear inside a Pennsylvania courtroom this morning, where he's expected to waive extradition – which could bring him back to New York later today. Mangione was indicted on Tuesday in New York City and faces a slew of charges,