Summary
Luigi Mangione appeared in court for a pre-trial hearing related to the alleged murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His lawyers are trying to exclude key evidence, like a gun and a notebook, arguing they were obtained unlawfully. The hearing will determine if this evidence can be used in his upcoming trial.
Key Facts
- Luigi Mangione is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- Mangione has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal murder charges.
- His lawyers are trying to exclude evidence, including a gun and notebook, claiming they were obtained illegally.
- Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, shortly after the alleged shooting in Manhattan.
- A judge previously dropped state terrorism-related charges against Mangione, citing lack of evidence.
- Prosecutors allege the notebook mentions a motive related to health insurance companies.
- The legality of the evidence collected during Mangione’s arrest is under review in court.
- No trial date has been set yet for Mangione’s case.
