A Glimpse into the Dark Side of Stalking Laws The guilty plea by Luigi Mangione to stalking charges related to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has brought attention to a disturbing aspect of US law: the overlap between federal and state stalking statutes.
As Mangione's case winds its way through the courts, it raises questions about the adequacy of existing laws in protecting victims from stalkers who cross state lines.
Mangione's actions were motivated by a twisted desire for revenge against Thompson, whom he perceived as being responsible for his suffering due to a broken back.