U.S. federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, charged with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2023. The case has drawn national attention due to its high-profile nature and alleged premeditation.
Attorney General Pam Bondi described the incident as a ‘premeditated, cold-blooded assassination’ in a Tuesday statement. Her office confirmed the directive to pursue capital punishment, signaling the severity with which federal authorities view the crime.
Thompson, who led one of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S., was reportedly ambushed outside his residence in an attack that shocked corporate and legal circles. Mangione, whose motive remains undisclosed, has yet to enter a formal plea.
Legal experts suggest the case could set precedents for how violent crimes targeting corporate leaders are prosecuted. The trial is expected to begin later this year, with analysts anticipating intense media scrutiny.
