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Judge rules Luigi Mangione will not receive death penalty if convicted

Rob Beschizza
Jan 30, 2026
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A supporter of Luigi Mangione outside of his arraignment. Photo: Shutterstock

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting and killing insurance executive Brian Thompson, will not receive the death penalty if convicted. A federal judge ruled today that capital punishment may not be sought in the case, disappointing prosecutors who demanded it.

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