Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 30, 2026 at 04:53 PM

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Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan in December 2024, will not face the death penalty in his federal trial. A US District Judge dismissed two federal charges, including murder through use of a firearm, which carried that potential sentence. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the remaining federal charges of stalking and separate state murder charges. Jury selection for the federal trial is scheduled for September 8, with opening statements on October 13, while state prosecutors aim for a trial start date of July 1. The judge ruled that prosecutors can present evidence from Mangione's backpack, which contained a ghost gun, fake IDs, and writings detailing grievances with the healthcare system.

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United States District Court 40% Manhattan 50% Margaret Garnett ×260% UnitedHealthcare 70% Brian Thompson ×280% Luigi Mangione ×695%

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