Luigi Mangione will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted as charged.

The 26-year-old suspect in the New York City shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been indicted on federal charges.

Luigi Mangione was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury on one count of murder with a firearm, another firearms offense and two counts of stalking. If convicted as charged, he would be eligible for the death penalty.

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  • JeSuisUnHombre@lemm.ee
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    4 days ago

    I was trying to remember what it means to be indicted by a grand jury

    In a grand jury, they are simply determining whether there is enough evidence to even seek a trial in the first place and to bring these charges on behalf of the people. Because of that, the standard is much lower. The standard is probable cause

    Also it just requires a simple majority