A federal judge has dismissed a murder charge against Luigi Mangione related to the killing of a company executive. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett ruled that prosecutors cannot pursue the death penalty in this case.
The decision limits the charges Mangione faces and affects how the prosecution will proceed moving forward.
**Why this matters**
The ruling prevents the use of the death penalty, which could significantly impact the legal strategy and potential sentencing. It also highlights judicial oversight in capital punishment cases at the federal level.