On December 9, 2024, Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel in New York City. Mangione was accused of using a 3D‑printed firearm in the shooting and was taken into federal and state custody after the incident.
Mangione pleaded not guilty to the charges in subsequent court appearances. In April 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal prosecutors would pursue the death penalty against Mangione, describing the alleged killing as a “cold‑blooded assassination.” A federal judge later warned Justice Department officials against making prejudicial statements about the case that could affect Mangione’s right to a fair trial.
As of late 2025, prosecutors have urged a judge to continue the federal death penalty case, rejecting defense claims that public comments by government officials tainted the proceedings. Mangione remains in custody pending trial on both state and federal charges.
