US judge rules Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty in CEO killing case

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 30, 2026 at 06:23 PM

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A New York judge ruled that Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. While federal murder and weapons charges were dismissed, Mangione still faces federal stalking charges, which could result in a life sentence, and state-level murder charges. Mangione, accused of fatally shooting Thompson in midtown Manhattan, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The federal case jury selection is scheduled for September 8, and a state trial date has not yet been set. Authorities allege that the ammunition used in the shooting contained phrases suggesting the motive was related to insurance claim denials.

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Maryland 30% Joe Biden 40% UnitedHealth Group 40% Manhattan ×250% Donald Trump 50% UnitedHealthcare 60% Margaret Garnett ×270% New York 70% Brian Thompson ×380% Luigi Mangione ×5100%

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