US EditionLuigi Mangione’s lawyers want death penalty off the table in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione were dismissed due to legal challenges, but murder and weapons charges remain as the case proceeds in New York courts.
- Luigi Mangione's terrorism-related charges were dismissed by Judge Gregory Carro, which means he no longer faces life without parole under New York law.
- The Manhattan District Attorney's Office stated they will continue with the remaining charges against Mangione, which include second-degree murder.
- Supporters rallied outside the courthouse, expressing broader concerns over healthcare affordability and judicial fairness related to Mangione's case.
- With the terrorism charges dismissed, Mangione is not eligible for life without parole under New York law.
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Mangione lawyers seek to bar death penalty
NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione's lawyers urged a judge Saturday to bar federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arguing that authorities prejudiced his case by turning his arrest into a spectacle…
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Le Journal de QuebecLuigi Mangione's lawyers are calling for the death penalty to be dropped.
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WTX NewsLuigi Mangione's lawyers call on judge to block the death penalty
In a new court filing, his legal team argues federal prosecutors have "violated Mr Mangione's constitutional and statutory rights" and the case for the death penalty has been "fatally prejudiced" after comments made by US President Donald Trump.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers attack Pam Bondi for turning his arrest into a 'Marvel movie' that fatally prejudiced his case
"There has never been a situation remotely like this one where prejudice has been so great against a death-eligible defendant," Mangione's team argued.
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers urge judge to block death penalty over insurance CEO’s murder
By Luc Cohen Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appears at Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City, U.S., September 16, 2025. Curtis Means/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab NEW YORK, Sept 20 (Reuters) – Luigi Mangione’s lawyers urged a federal judge in New York on Saturday to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty for their client, who is charged with …
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