Pam Bondi is looking for a death penalty for Luigi Mangione in 'Premeditated, Cold-Blooded Assassination' of the CEO of UnitedHealth | Today news

The US Attorney General Pamela Bondi authorized federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused of dying on December 4, 2024, CEO of the Unitedhealth Group, outside a hotel in Manhattan in Midtown. Luigi Mangione is facing charges of murder and terrorism, as well as federal charges that could lead to the death penalty. (File photo by Timothy A. Clary / AFP) (AFP) US Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man accused of murdering Brian Thompson, CEO of Unitedhealth Group’s Insurance Division, on December 4, 2024. A hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where UnitedHealth Group hosted an investor conference. Pam Bondi described the murder as “a premeditated, cold -blooded assassination” in a statement. She added: “Luigi Mangione’s murder of Brian Thompson – an innocent man and father of two young children – shocked America.” According to Mangione’s actions, according to Bondi, left a lasting impact on Thompson’s family and on land. Mangione charged with pleading not guilty to murder charges as an act of terrorism and arms offenses in New York, where he may experience life imprisonment if convicted. However, he is also facing a separate federal deed of accusation in the Federal Court in Manhattan, where the possible fine could be the death sentence. Bondi emphasized the seriousness of the crime and aligned the prosecution with the broader agenda of President Donald Trump to combat violent crime. “After thorough consideration, I have instructed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in this case, as we perform President Trump’s agenda to stop violent crime and make America safe again,” she said. Details of the investigation A five -day manhunt culminated in Mangione’s arrest in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 2024. Police have discovered a pistol of 9 millimeters, a noise, clothing that corresponds to a shooter in a supervisory footage, and a notebook that intents into an “amount of an insurance business, CEO’s CEO. , Mangione’s actions caused an unexpected succession. for the federal charges against him. The legal process will unfold in the coming months. Catch all the business news, the news reports and the latest news updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. Business NewsNEWSUS NEWSPAM BONDI is looking for death penalty for Luigi Mangione in ‘Premedited, Cold-Blooded Assassination’ of the CEO of Unitedhealth more published more published: 1 Apr 2025, 10:13 IST