Luigi Mangione, 26, has pleaded not guilty to federal murder charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with prosecutors planning to seek the death penalty. During his court appearance, Mangione affirmed his understanding of the charges against him. The case has drawn public attention, with notable figures attending the arraignment. Prosecutors described the murder as a shocking act of political violence, while Mangione's defense argued the death penalty pursuit as a political maneuver that undermined justice and his constitutional rights.
Mangione's lawyers claim that the announcement seeking the death penalty was a 'political stunt' corrupting the grand jury process, thus violating his due process rights.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi's statement described the murder as a 'premeditated, cold-blooded assassination' while announcing the intent to seek the death penalty, sending a strong message.
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