UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case: US judge drops key murder charge against Luigi Mangione; rules out death penalty

A US federal judge has stopped prosecutors from seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione in the killing of Brian Thompson. The judge dismissed the federal murder charge, finding it technically flawed. This decision means the jury cannot consider capital punishment. Mangione still faces federal stalking charges.

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing case: US judge drops key murder charge against Luigi Mangione; rules out death penalty
A US federal judge has stopped prosecutors from seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione in the killing of Brian Thompson. The judge dismissed the federal murder charge, finding it technically flawed. This decision means the jury cannot consider capital punishment. Mangione still faces federal stalking charges.