A US judge has ruled that federal prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
US District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed a federal murder charge against Mangione, finding it was technically flawed.
The judge left in place stalking charges that carry a maximum punishment of life in prison. The 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty.
Mangione also faces nine counts in a case brought by New York state prosecutors, including second-degree murder and various weapons charges.
He has pleaded not guilty in this case too.
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