US judge grants accused CEO killer Mangione’s bid to suppress evidence due to unlawful search
A US state court judge has granted Luigi Mangione's request to suppress certain evidence found during his arrest, ruling that the search was unlawful. Mangione is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024 and has pleaded not guilty. His trial is set to begin on September 8, 2026, and is expected to last six weeks.
- ▪Luigi Mangione is accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a sidewalk in Manhattan.
- ▪The judge ruled that evidence found in Mangione's backpack during his arrest in Pennsylvania was obtained unlawfully.
- ▪Items recovered from a subsequent lawful search of the backpack will be admissible in court.
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US judge grants accused CEO killer Mangione’s bid to suppress evidence due to unlawful searchSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA US state court judge has granted Luigi Mangione’s bid to prevent evidence found in his backpack during his arrest from being admitted at his murder trial, which is set to begin on Sept 8.PHOTO: EPAPublished May 18, 2026, 11:32 PMUpdated May 18, 2026, 11:32 PMNEW YORK - A US state court judge on May 18 partially granted Luigi Mangione’s bid to prevent evidence found in his backpack during his arrest from being admitted at his murder trial for allegedly assassinating a health insurance executive in Manhattan.Mangione, 28, is accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare chief executive officer Brian Thompson on a sidewalk in New York City’s…
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