Brian Thompson d!ed in Manhattan, New York City,
after an alleged shooting on 4 December last year.
The 26-year-old has been charged with two counts of
stalking, one count of murder through the use of a firearm, and a firearm
offence for allegedly using a silencer.
Mangione is accused of shooting Mr Thompson in the back
as he walked to a conference.
Officials allege that Mangione targeted Mr Thompson, who was
the chief executive of the United States' largest private health insurance
company.
An extensive manhunt followed, with Mangione arrested
in Pennsylvania on 9 December.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has indicated prosecutors will seek the de@th penalty in the federal case.
Federal offences carry harsher penalties than state offences
and are prosecuted by a different level of government.
In an announcement, she said: "I have directed federal
prosecutors to seek the death penalty in this case as we carry out President
Trump's agenda to stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again."
But lawyers representing Mangione argue the death penalty is
being sought as "a political stunt".
Mangione has also been charged in New York on state counts
of first-degree murd£r in furtherance of terrorism, as well as two counts of
second-degree murd£r.
He is also charged with weapons counts and a count of using
a forged instrument.
He has pleaded not guilty in the state case.
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