US Attorney General’s Error May Allow Luigi Mangione to Escape Death Penalty

Luigi Mangione, 27, faces second-degree murder charges for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, last December. His defense is seeking to dismiss the death penalty notice and two federal charges due to a conflict of interest involving Attorney General Pam Bondi, who previously represented United Health. They argue her past ties violated ethical standards, as she should have recused herself from the case. Mangione’s next court appearance is scheduled for January 9.

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