Mangione Challenges Death Penalty in CEO Murder Case

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is facing both state and federal charges in New York, with federal prosecutors seeking the death penalty. Mangione's lawyers have filed a motion to block this, arguing that the decision by Attorney General Pam Bondi is politically motivated, breaches protocol, and that her public statements have prejudiced the grand jury process, violating his due process rights. Bondi stated the decision aligns with President Trump's agenda to combat violent crime. The defense also notes that they were not given the opportunity for a mitigation discussion with the Department of Justice. The case remains ongoing, with Mangione yet to be federally indicted. The Department of Justice has not commented on the defense's allegations.