Federal Prosecutors Directed to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione in CEO Assassination Case

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the decision, citing the premeditated nature of the crime and aligning with federal capital punishment policies under President Trump.

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.