Judge rules gun, notebook found in Luigi Mangione search can be used as evidence in state trial

Coverage diverges in the emphasis placed on the implications of the ruling. The Washington Examiner framed the ruling as a clear path for prosecutors, highlighting the items allowed as evidence, while CBS News focused on the judge's…

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New York Judge Gregory Carro ruled Monday that a gun and notebook found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.

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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
▪ Gun Found in Mangione’s Backpack Can be Used as Evidence, Judge Says — NYT > Top Stories
▪ Judge clears gun and diary for use as evidence in Luigi Mangione trial — Washington Examiner

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