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United States federal judge Margaret Garnett dismisses the federal murder and weapon charges against Luigi

Killing of Brian Thompson — United States federal judge Margaret Garnett dismisses the federal murder and weapon charges against Luigi Mangione in the killing of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, ru

Published January 30, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Killing of Brian Thompson.

United States federal judge Margaret Garnett dismisses the federal murder and weapon charges against Luigi Mangione in the killing of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, ruling out the death penalty against Mangione. The judge maintains the stalking charges, which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. [https://www.dw.com/en/federal-judge-drops-murder-rap-in-unitedhealthcare-ceo-case/a-75733368 (DW)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-01-30).