Trump’s team seek ‘death penalty’ for Mangione
Luigi Mangione, the internet sensation accused of the assassination of UnitedHealth Care chief executive Brian Thompson, could face the death penalty if prosecuted at the White House’s request.
Mangione is accused of shooting Mr Thompson dead on a New York street on December 4, an alleged act that sparked a nationwide manhunt for a masked man.
The incident, occurring outside a Hilton Hotel in Manhattan, sparked an unusual online movement, with the world becoming fascinated by a man dubbed the “hot assassin”.