Judge Rules on Evidence in Mangione Murder Trial
A New York judge ruled Monday on evidence in Luigi Mangione's murder trial. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson.
Judge Gregory Carro ruled a 3D-printed gun is allowed as evidence. Prosecutors say it matches the weapon used to kill Thompson.
Writings found with Mangione were also allowed as evidence. But the judge blocked several items found at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Police had arrested Mangione there days after Thompson's killing. That search was done without a warrant.
Blocked items include a magazine, phone, passport, wallet and computer chip. Some statements Mangione made to local officers were also blocked.
Statements made to two prison officers were allowed. The trial is set to begin on September 8, 2026.
Key Terms 4
- admissible Allowed to be used as evidence in a court trial
- suppressed Blocked by a judge from being used in court
- warrantless search A police search done without official court permission
- UnitedHealthcare A large US health insurance company