Overview

• Luigi Mangione, accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, could face the death penalty under federal charges.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi described the killing as a politically motivated and premeditated act of violence, justifying the decision to pursue capital punishment.
• Mangione faces parallel state and federal charges, with the federal trial set to begin on April 18, 2025, while state charges proceed separately in New York.
• The case has reignited debates over the federal death penalty, revived by President Trump, and systemic frustrations with the U.S. healthcare industry.
• Mangione has garnered public support from critics of the healthcare system, with significant donations raised for his legal defense.