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Federal Hearing Set on Controversial Backpack Search

1/12/2026

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  • Judge Margaret Garnett ordered a federal hearing to review the backpack search during Luigi Mangione's arrest for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder.
  • The search occurred at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 2024.
  • Mangione's lawyers say the search lacked a warrant, while prosecutors say it complied with Altoona police protocols.
  • The hearing is scheduled within the next two weeks.