A federal grand jury has indicted Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a top UnitedHealth executive in New York last year, paving the way for prosecutors to seek the death penalty.
The US Attorney-General has directed prosecutors to pursue the death penalty for the 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealth Group CEO. In official statement, Mangione’s lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo labeled the Attorney General’s move as “barbaric.”
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has directed prosecutors to pursue the death penalty in the federal case against Luigi Mangione, who is charged in connection with the death of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione denies state charges and faces a separate federal indictment.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering health insurance executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street in December, appeared in a New York court on Friday. He faces state murder and terrorism charges, as well as a federal case where he could face the death penalty.
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was flown to New York on Thursday via plane and helicopter. Luigi Mangione faces federal charges of stalking and murder, which could result in the death penalty if convicted.
Federal charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, could lead to the death penalty, adding to New York's state murder indictment.
Luigi Mangione, 26, was indicted for the murder of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson, charged with first-degree murder and terrorism. Prosecutors say the killing was a planned act to "sow terror," sparking outrage over healthcare costs and access in the U.S.
Suspect Luigi Mangione charged with killing UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson in a targeted attack. Arrest reveals manifesto hinting at motives tied to healthcare corruption. Investigation unfolds.
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