Charges and Statements
Attorney General announced the decision to seek the death penalty for , accused of murdering CEO Brian Thompson in , aligning the move with 's violent crime reduction agenda.
Mangione faces federal charges for stalking and murdering Thompson, alongside state charges for first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Background and Legal Proceedings
Authorities allege Mangione expressed hostility towards the health insurance industry and executives, with entries in a spiral notebook indicating a plan to target an insurance CEO.
The maximum penalty for state charges is life in prison, while federal charges could lead to the death penalty. Mangione has not yet entered a plea to the federal charges.