Summary
Luigi Mangione is in court concerning the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione admitted having a 3D-printed gun, but his lawyers argue that evidence should be excluded because it was obtained illegally. The court is deciding what evidence can be used in his trial.
Key Facts
- Luigi Mangione is accused of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in December 2024.
- A prison guard testified that Mangione said he had a 3D-printed gun in his backpack.
- Mangione's lawyers claim the search and evidence collection were illegal.
- Prosecutors argue that the evidence, including the gun and Mangione’s writings, should be allowed in court.
- Mangione has pleaded not guilty to murder and may face the death penalty in a separate federal case.
- At a court hearing, surveillance videos and a 911 call related to the case were shown.
- Mangione is accused of criticizing the health insurance industry in his writings.
