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Defense Claims Prosecutors Illegally Obtained Medical Records

7/19/2025

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Luigi Mangione's defense argues that Manhattan prosecutors unlawfully obtained his medical records from Aetna, breaching HIPAA regulations through a fraudulent subpoena. Facing murder charges for the December shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Mangione's team contends that the prosecution is driven by ideological motives. A judge will soon rule on their request for a hearing.

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Luigi Mangione's defense argues that Manhattan prosecutors unlawfully obtained his medical records from Aetna, breaching HIPAA regulations through a fraudulent subpoena. Facing murder charges for the December shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Mangione's team contends that the prosecution is driven by ideological motives. A judge will soon rule on their request for a hearing.