Mangione argues conflict of interest warrants death penalty suspension.

Attorneys for Luigi Mangione are arguing to suspend the death penalty in his federal murder case due to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s alleged conflict of interest involving her work at lobbying firm Ballard Partners, which has ties to United Health Group. Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleads not guilty. Defense claims Bondi’s financial connection to UHG creates a conflict of interest and violates Mangione’s due process rights. The defense also argues to exclude evidence from Mangione’s state trial in the federal case, citing an illegal search of his backpack by police.

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