Luigi Mangione's Defense Seeks to Block Death Penalty in CEO Murder Case

Attorneys argue federal prosecutors' push for capital punishment violates due process and is politically motivated, citing Attorney General Pam Bondi's public statements.

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, faces federal and state charges, including murder and terrorism.
Defense attorneys filed a motion on April 11, 2025, requesting a federal judge to prevent prosecutors from pursuing the death penalty, claiming violations of established protocols and due process.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the death penalty decision on April 1, linking it to President Trump's agenda to fight violent crime, which defense lawyers call a 'political stunt.'
The defense argues that Bondi's public statements, including social media posts and interviews, have prejudiced potential jurors and tainted the grand jury process.
Mangione’s legal defense fund has raised over $850,000, reflecting public divisions over the case and broader frustrations with the healthcare system and capital punishment.