Lawyers representing Luigi Mangione, the man charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are seeking to postpone his federal murder trial.

A judge could decide as early as Wednesday whether to grant the delay request for Mangione's federal case. The legal proceedings represent what appears to be a complex scheduling situation for the defendant's legal team.

Mangione faces charges in connection with the killing of Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare. The case has drawn significant public attention since the executive's death.

Mangione's attorneys could find themselves frequently appearing in Manhattan courtrooms through the remainder of the year as the various legal proceedings advance. The scheduling challenges highlight the complexity of managing multiple aspects of a high-profile criminal case.

The federal case represents one component of the legal proceedings Mangione faces in connection with Thompson's death. Court officials have not yet announced when a decision on the postponement request will be made.