Brian Thompson Murder: No death penalty for Luigi Mangione as judge agrees to dismiss federal charges
Luigi Mangione , accused of fatally shooting the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City and leading authorities on a five-day search is scheduled, appears in court for a hearing, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in New York. (AP)A New York federal judge on Friday dismissed murder and weapons charges against Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, in a major blow to prosecutors and the Donald Trump administration.
US District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge against Mangione, finding that it was technically flawed. Garnett left in place stalking charges that carry a maximum punishment of life in prison.
Newer: No death penalty for Luigi Mangione — a federal judge dropped Counts 3 and 4 of the indictment.
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