NEW YORK CITY – A New York judge has warned Justice Department officials about potential court-imposed sanctions related to public comments on the prosecution of Luigi Mangione. Officials have been urged to limit their statements on the case.

Mangione, who made headlines previously, is accused of killing the United Healthcare CEO. The high-profile case involved a massive manhunt that ended with Mangione being found at a McDonald’s.

The judge’s order expressed concern about statements made by government officials suggesting Mangione might face the death penalty. These comments could have violated rules intended to restrict public information and comments to ensure a fair trial.

Mangione’s defense lawyers have responded by requesting that the federal charges be dismissed and the death pen

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