Summary
A judge has ruled that police legally took Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest, which included evidence related to the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This decision affects Mangione’s defense strategy, but the judge still needs to decide if any of the evidence from the backpack will be excluded from the case.
Key Facts
- Luigi Mangione is accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
- A U.S. judge said police legally seized Mangione's backpack during his arrest in Pennsylvania.
- The backpack might contain important evidence like the alleged murder weapon.
- Mangione's defense wanted the case dismissed, claiming the evidence was obtained illegally.
- The judge will decide which pieces of evidence from the backpack can be used in court.
- Mangione has pleaded not guilty to charges of stalking and killing Thompson.
- Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in this case.
- The ruling was made in a Manhattan courthouse.
