New York, NY – Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO in Manhattan last year, has been indicted in federal court on charges of murder, stalking, and a firearms offense. The case has shed light on public discontent with the US health care system and insurance companies.
Mangione is currently facing both state and federal charges for the December 4 killing of Brian Thompson. Federal prosecutors had previously unveiled charges against him, but the indictment was made recently. If convicted of the federal charge of murder through the use of a firearm, Mangione could face the death penalty.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced the Department of Justice’s intention to seek the death penalty in Mangione’s case. The accused has already pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges in New York state.
Despite Mangione’s attorney declining to comment, the case has gained widespread attention as details of the shooting and subsequent manhunt have been revealed. Mangione has added an attorney experienced in death penalty cases to his legal team and is currently detained in federal custody in Brooklyn.
Indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on multiple counts, including first-degree murder and other weapon-related charges, Mangione faces a potential life sentence without parole if convicted on state charges. The case in New York state court is set to proceed before the Pennsylvania charges are addressed.
Mangione’s arrest in Pennsylvania, following a weeklong manhunt, led to the recovery of a “ghost gun” and a notebook with incriminating writings. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.