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Luigi Mangione could face death penalty in CEO slaying. How rare are these federal cases?

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Luigi Mangione faces federal and state charges in the slaying of health care CEO Brian Thompson .

Mangione's lead defense attorney said the federal charges were brought by a "lawless Justice Department" He's charged with murder using a firearm, interstate stalking and other offenses.

Experts say federal death penalty cases are relatively unusual, but they've been pursued by the DOJ during recent administrations.

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