Summary
A federal judge will hold a hearing about how Pennsylvania police collected evidence during the arrest of Luigi Mangione. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and faces charges in both New York and Pennsylvania. The defense argues that some evidence should not be used because it was obtained without a warrant.
Key Facts
- A federal judge decided to look into the methods used by police to take evidence during Luigi Mangione's arrest.
- Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare's CEO in December 2024 in New York City.
- He was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after the shooting.
- The defense argues that police searched Mangione's backpack without a warrant.
- Items in the backpack included a gun and a notebook, which are seen as important evidence.
- A hearing will focus on police procedures for holding and checking arrested people's belongings.
- The judge has asked for a police officer to explain the police department's procedures during the hearing.
- Mangione has pleaded not guilty, and his case continues to draw public attention.
