Federal prosecutors are vigorously defending their decision to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione in light of recent comments made by Pam Bondi, which they assert should not influence the case. In a new court filing, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has pushed back against requests to dismiss the death penalty option, emphasizing that external remarks from public figures like Bondi will not affect their legal proceedings. The government has also submitted a comprehensive 121-page document to the Southern District of New York, reiterating their position on the matter.