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Judge to Decide Fate of Evidence in Murder Case

3/4/2026

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  • Prosecutors in Pennsylvania defend the search of Luigi Mangione's backpack, arguing the search was reasonable and the evidence should be admitted.
  • The defense claims the search violated constitutional rights.
  • Altoona officers searched Mangione and arrested him at a McDonald’s after obtaining a search warrant.
  • Mangione is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.
  • A judge will rule on the evidence by May 18.