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Defense Claims Illegal Access to Medical Records in Murder Case

8/22/2025

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Attorneys for Luigi Mangione allege prosecutors illegally obtained his medical records related to the murder of Brian Thompson.
They argue this action violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and seek an evidentiary hearing.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office contends it only requested limited information, while the insurance company maintains its response was appropriate.

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Story summary

Attorneys for Luigi Mangione allege prosecutors illegally obtained his medical records related to the murder of Brian Thompson.
They argue this action violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and seek an evidentiary hearing.
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office contends it only requested limited information, while the insurance company maintains its response was appropriate.