There’s no hiding for Luigi Mangione now.
The federal government, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, is seeking the death penalty for Mangione in relation to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Bondi described the murder as a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination” that has got significant national attention.
However, Thompson was survived by two young children.
This decision is part of a broader initiative to combat violent crime under President Trump’s administration.
Mangione is currently facing charges in both federal and state courts for this crime. The state case is reportedly more advanced, having already secured an indictment from a grand jury by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi Directs Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione
— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) April 1, 2025
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Notably, New York state law does not permit capital punishment, which complicates the prosecution as the state cannot incorporate the death penalty into its charges against Mangione.
However, since federal charges allow for capital punishment, this could lead to a complex legal battle regarding which jurisdiction will prosecute Mangione first.
Luigi Mangione Got Support From His Online Followers
The police first got their hands on Luigi Mangione during his arrest at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. Authorities discovered a firearm made without a serial number called a ghost gun.
They also found a notebook that indicated he had planned his alleged crime in detail, including keeping tabs on his supposed victim. Despite the serious nature of the charges, Mangione has surprisingly gained a wave of support from the public.
His followers rallied together to raise over $700,000 for his legal expenses.
Luigi Mangione’s legal defense fund surpassed 22,000 individual donations, raising more than $750,000
— RT (@RT_com) March 25, 2025
On Dec 10, Mangione shot and killed health care CEO Brian Thompson on a Midtown Manhattan street pic.twitter.com/fwCpj63k4L
However, some significant changes in the federal execution policy over the years have been evident. During Donald Trump’s first term, there was a shift as the administration resumed federal executions after almost two decades. It executed 13 individuals just before he left office.
Trump even made it clear during his 2024 campaign that he wanted to continue this practice.
When Attorney General Bondi stepped into her role in February, she strongly criticized Biden’s decisions, calling them a betrayal of justice. In her words, she emphasized that the Justice Department would lift the moratorium on federal executions.
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