India, April 1 -- U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione in connection with the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth Group's insurance division, in New York City last year.

"Luigi Mangione's murder of Brian Thompson - an innocent man and father of two young children - was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America," read a statement issued by Pan Bondi on Tuesday morning.

"After careful consideration, 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," the statement continued.

Luigi Mangione, 26, is facing separate fede...