Judge to decide if key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge has ruled that a gun and notebook can be used as evidence in the state trial of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The judge determined that while some evidence from Mangione's backpack must be suppressed due to an improper search, the gun and notebook were legally obtained. Mangione is facing both federal and state charges and has pleaded not guilty in both cases.
- ▪A judge ruled that a gun and notebook can be used as evidence in Luigi Mangione's state trial.
- ▪The defense argued that the search of Mangione's backpack was unlawful and required a warrant.
- ▪Mangione is being tried for the December 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Local News Judge in Luigi Mangione's N.Y. case says gun, notebook can be used as evidence in state trial By Alexa Herrera Alexa Herrera Digital Producer, CBS News New York Alexa Herrera is a digital producer with the CBS News New York web team. She previously worked with WUFT and WTSP in Florida as a digital producer. She's a Long Island native. Read Full Bio Alexa Herrera Updated on: May 18, 2026 / 10:18 AM EDT / CBS New York Add CBS News on Google A New York judge ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used during his state trial.A Monday morning hearing centered around the defense's bid to suppress evidence found in a backpack during Mangione's arrest, including a 3D-printed gun, a silencer and…
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