Luigi Mangion is accused of killing Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and is facing murder and terrorism charges in New York State. Prosecutors have linked Mangion's fingerprints to evidence at the murder scene. He was arrested in Pennsylvania with a gun, fake IDs, and cash. In court, Mangion's attorneys plan to plead not guilty and highlight the confusion between state and federal charges, which differ in their characterization of the crime as either terrorism or stalking. This conflict could benefit the defense by creating doubt. The state charges include first-degree murder based on terrorism, which some view as an overcharge that might affect jury perception. The federal government has stepped in, possibly to ensure a severe penalty, including the death penalty, although this is unlikely under the current administration. The case's complexity and public sentiment may influence the outcome, with life imprisonment being a more probable maximum sentence than the death penalty.