Luigi Mangione under ‘constant watch’ in prison to prevent ‘Epstein-style situation’
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Corrections officer testifies that Mangione had constant watch to prevent him from dying in custody like Epstein

Alleged gunman faces nine charges including second-degree murder in New York state case

Luigi Mangione is due to appear in Manhattan state court on Monday for the first day of a potentially weeklong proceeding to weigh the legality of evidence gathered during his arrest after the killing of a prominent healthcare executive.

Mangione was apprehended last December in the murder of senior United HealthCare figure Brian Thompson last December. In addition to state-level charges, he faces a Manhattan federal court case.

Thompson’s brutal slaying on the streets of New York city triggered an intense manhunt for the killer, but also sparked an outpouring of anger at the practices of the US for-profit healthcare industry. Since his arrest Mangione has attracted some enthusiastic supporters, both online and at his court appearances.

  • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
    125·
    2 months ago

    Mangione’s legal team has repeatedly pushed for the exclusion of evidence gathered during his arrest at an Altoona, Pennsylvania, McDonald’s restaurant on 9 December 2024. They have claimed that police, who came to the fast-food eatery based on an anonymous tip, did not immediately apprise Mangione of his constitutional rights.

    Mangione’s lawyers have argued that because he was not apprised of his rights, his statements to police should not be permitted in court. They also argue that evidence taken during his arrest should be barred, saying they conducted a “warrantless search” of Mangione’s backpack.

    This is the crux of the issue.

    Ever since the start I’ve been saying he was a suspect and they were tracking him based off of illegally obtained evidence. The whole tip was BS. Some random person (most likely cop or fed) told a fast food worker there was a reward and to call it in, then just left.

    They needed an excuse to say they found a suspect, because they found him illegally. It’s actually standard procedure called “parallel investigation”.

    But even if the call holds up, they fucked up all the evidence gathering.

    I really think he’ll get off on a technicality and trump will try to jail him anyways keep the wealthy happy

    • A_Random_Idiot@lemmy.worldEnglish
      34·
      2 months ago

      The way I see this going is

      Mangione wins his initial case on the issues you highlight.

      Theres a big legal slapfight.

      Ends up in front of the supreme court.

      Trump makes a public statement about how dangerous people like Mangione need to be found guilty and executed.

      Shortly after the statement, the Supreme Court abruptly declares Mangione guilty.

      Trump holds a public execution within a month. Possibly profiting off it by selling tickets to his billionaire backers.

      • Fredselfish@lemmy.world
        7·
        2 months ago

        Trump got dementia he isn’t going be able to say shit. But wish he would he tank the GOP for life. Lugi is popular even with Maga.

    • grue@lemmy.world
      31·
      2 months ago

      It’s actually standard procedure called “parallel investigation”.

      The usual jargon is “parallel construction,” in case somebody wants to look it up.

    • AdolfSchmitler@lemmy.world
      1·
      2 months ago

      It’s some “eye in the sky” tech the government doesn’t want us to know they have yet. This is based purely on vibes.