Is it wrong for a state to kill? The trial of Luigi Mangione revives the debate on whether justice means murderers should lose their own lives.
‘CEO killer’ faces the death penalty
Eye for an eye: According to his friends, Luigi Mangione (above), who could face the death penalty, seemed to have everything going for him when he allegedly shot healthcare company boss Brian Thompson. Glossary
Attorney general - The top legal officer of a state or territory.
Capital punishment - Punishment by death.
Heresy - A belief that contradicts the accepted (usually religious) view.
Treason - The crime of betraying your country.
Retribution - A punishment given to somebody who is perceived to have done something wrong.
Vigilante - A person who tries in an unofficial way to prevent or punish crime. They do not have any legal authority.