Gun Found in Mangione’s Backpack Can be Used as Evidence, Judge Says
A New York State judge ruled that a gun found in Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used as evidence in his murder trial. However, the judge also decided that some other evidence and statements could not be utilized by the prosecution. This ruling represents a partial victory for the prosecutors in the case against Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson.
- ▪A New York State judge ruled that a gun found in Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used as evidence.
- ▪The judge also ruled that some other evidence and statements could not be used by the prosecution.
- ▪Luigi Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, Brian Thompson, outside a Manhattan hotel in 2024.
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- ▪ Judge rules some evidence allegedly found in Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used in state trial — CBS News — US
- ▪ Judge rules some backpack evidence inadmissible in Luigi Mangione trial — The Globe and Mail
- ▪ Judge rules gun, notebook found in Luigi Mangione search can be used as evidence in state trial — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Judge clears gun and diary for use as evidence in Luigi Mangione trial — Washington Examiner
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