"Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in 2024 ,will avoid the death penalty as a top charge against him was dropped on Friday."
"The death penalty is now off the table after U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge against Mangione, who was arrested in December 2024 10 days after the murder following a nationwide manhunt."
"A stalking charge, which could result in life imprisonment if convicted, is still in play, the Associated Press reported."
Luigi Mangione was accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in 2024. A federal murder charge against Mangione was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett, removing the possibility of the death penalty. Mangione was arrested in December 2024, ten days after the killing, following a nationwide manhunt. A stalking charge remains pending and could carry life imprisonment if Mangione is convicted. Legal proceedings are ongoing and potential penalties now center on the remaining stalking count. Further developments and case updates are expected as the prosecution proceeds.
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