Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione's trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

A gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used as evidence at his murder trial, a judge ruled Monday, rejecting a defense argument that they were seized illegally, before a search warrant was obtained.

Judge allows gun and notebook as evidence at Mangione's trial in UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing

TL;DR

  • A judge ruled that a gun and notebook can be used as evidence in Luigi Mangione's murder trial.
  • Prosecutors claim the items link Mangione to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
  • The judge rejected the defense's argument that the evidence was seized illegally before a search warrant was obtained.