Luigi Mangione trial: judge to decide whether to exclude evidence from McDonald’s
Luigi Mangione's trial for the murder of healthcare executive Brian Thompson is set to begin soon, with a judge deciding on the admissibility of certain evidence. The defense argues that police failed to inform Mangione of his rights during his arrest at a McDonald's, which they claim invalidates statements made to officers. Additionally, they contest the legality of a search conducted on Mangione's belongings without a warrant.
- ▪Luigi Mangione is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024.
- ▪The defense argues that police did not inform Mangione of his rights during his arrest, which could affect the trial.
- ▪Judge Gregory Carro will decide whether to exclude evidence gathered during a warrantless search of Mangione's backpack.
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Luigi Mangione in court in New York on 18 December 2025. Photograph: Curtis Means/Pool via AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenLuigi Mangione in court in New York on 18 December 2025. Photograph: Curtis Means/Pool via AFP/Getty ImagesBrian Thompson shootingLuigi Mangione trial: judge to decide whether to exclude evidence from McDonald’sDefense says police who arrested Mangione over murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson didn’t apprise him of his rights Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Victoria BekiempisMon 18 May 2026 09.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleLuigi Mangione is expected to appear at Manhattan state court on Monday in advance of his highly anticipated trial over the murder of healthcare executive Brian Thompson on a New York City…
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