Judge rules some key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
Summary
A New York judge decided that some evidence, including a gun and a notebook, can be used in Luigi Mangione’s state trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The judge ruled that part of the search was illegal but allowed other evidence found later at the police station to be used in court.Key Facts
- Luigi Mangione is on trial for the December 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- Police found a 3D-printed gun, a silencer, and a notebook in a backpack during Mangione's arrest.
- Mangione’s lawyers argued the backpack search was illegal because they say no warrant was obtained.
- The judge said the initial search of the backpack was improper and suppressed some evidence like a gun magazine and a cellphone.
- The gun and notebook found later at the police station were allowed as evidence.
- Mangione pleaded not guilty to both federal and state charges.
- The state trial was delayed from June 8 to September 8; the federal trial jury selection starts October 5.
- Mangione’s defense lawyers are also representing Harvey Weinstein in another case.
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