Pam Bondi Seeks Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione in CEO Murder Case

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. Bondi characterized the killing as a premeditated act of violence that posed a grave risk to the public, emphasizing that it aligns with President Trump's agenda to combat violent crime. Mangione, 26, faces both state and federal charges, including murder and terrorism, and has pleaded not guilty to the state charges. The federal case is still developing, with the possibility that a federal jury will need to approve the death penalty. Meanwhile, New York State cannot pursue capital punishment due to its ban since 2004, complicating the case further. Mangione remains in custody as legal proceedings unfold.