A judge ruled against the death penalty for Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, dismissing a federal murder charge but upholding stalking charges.
Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for an evidence hearing, Dec. 18, 2025, in New York. Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , a judge ruled Friday, foiling the Trump administration’s bid to see him executed for what it called a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America.
” U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge against Mangione, finding it was technically flawed. Garnett left in place stalking charges that carry a maximum punishment of life in prison. Mangione, 27, has pleaded not guilty to federal and state murder charges. The state charges also carry the possibility of life in prison. He is due back in court later Friday morning for a conference in the case. His lawyers didn’t immediately comment on the decision but might do so during the conference or afterward. Jury selection in the federal case is scheduled to begin Sept. 8. The state trial hasn’t been scheduled yet. On Wednesday, the Manhattan district attorney’s office sent a letter urging the judge in that case to set a July 1 trial date. Thompson, 50, was killed on Dec. 4, 2024, as he walked to a midtown Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. Surveillance video showed a masked gunman shooting him from behind. Police say “delay,” “deny” and “depose” were written on the ammunition, mimicking a phrase used to describe how insurers avoid paying claims.to vigorously pursue capital punishment, Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered Manhattan federal prosecutors last April to seek the death penalty against Mangione. It was the first time the Justice Department was seeking to bring the death penalty in President Donald Trump’s second term. He returned to office a year ago with a vow to resume federal executions after they were haltedGarnett, a Biden appointee, ruled after a flurry of court filings in the prosecution and defense in recent months. She held oral arguments on the matter earlier this month.Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled Friday.WASHINGTON — The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday against Iran ‘s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government. The penalties are the latest by the United States and the European Union targeting high-ranking officials over the crackdown. The administration says Momeni has overseen Iran’s law enforcement NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled Friday, foiling the Trump administration’s bid to see him executed for what it called a “premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America.” U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge NEW YORK — A new front in the battle between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Trump administration has opened over a video in which Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz visits Los Angeles and alleges members of its Armenian community orchestrated large-scale health care fraud. The dayslong public scuffle WASHINGTON — Journalist Don Lemon has been arrested after he entered a Minnesota church and recorded anti-immigration enforcement protesters who disrupted a service in an incident that increased tensions between residents and the Trump administration, his lawyer said Friday. It was not immediately clear what charge or charges Lemon was facing in the Jan. Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday. Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country. Democrats struck a rare deal with President Donald Trump Thursday to separate funding for the Homeland Security Department from a broad government spending bill Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."Discover Kitsap County’s creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
Luigi Mangione Brian Thompson Death Penalty Murder Trial Court Ruling
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Federal judge blocks ICE from deporting Minnesota man and 5-year-old sonFox News Channel offers its audiences in-depth news reporting, along with opinion and analysis encompassing the principles of free people, free markets and diversity of thought, as an alternative to the left-of-center offerings of the news marketplace.
Read more »
Plot to kill Indiana judge lands five people in front of a replacement judge Suspects are facing charges in a brazen scheme to thwart an Indiana court case, tamper with witnesses and kill a judge and his wife, according to prosecutors in…
Read more »
US judge blocks Trump policy targeting lawful refugees in MinnesotaA federal judge in Minnesota temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy allowing the arrest of lawful refugees awaiting green cards.
Read more »
DHS Defies Judge's Order, Blocks Release of Detained Man Applying for Green CardThe Department of Homeland Security is refusing to release Allan Dabrio Marrero, a Brooklyn man detained by ICE, despite a judge ordering his release on bail. Marrero was detained while applying for a Green Card and has been transferred to various facilities. DHS is defying the judge's order with a formal stay, citing a missed court appointment. His husband vows to continue fighting for his release.
Read more »
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty in CEO killing case, judge rulesA federal district judge has ruled that Luigi Mangione should not face the death penalty if he is convicted of allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thom
Read more »
Judge rules Luigi Mangione won't face death penalty in health care CEO murder caseIs Luigi Mangione going to face the death penalty? A judge just said prosecutors can't seek it, but key evidence will be allowed in court.
Read more »