NEW YORK CITY (Gray DC) – Luigi Mangione appeared in federal court Friday as his defense team argued the death penalty should be removed from his case in the killing of former UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.<\/p>\n
The defense and prosecution argued for hours in a packed courtroom before Judge Margaret Garnett. Garnett cited past case law while questioning both sides and said this is a serious issue requiring more time before making a decision.<\/p>\n
Garnett scheduled another hearing for later this month. She also ruled that authorities legally seized Mangione\u2019s backpack when he was arrested five days after allegedly killing Thompson.<\/p>\n
The judge ruled out holding another hearing on the legality of the seizure but did not say whether evidence seized from the backpack would be allowed in the trial.<\/p>\n
Suppressing evidence is a key effort from Mangione\u2019s lawyers in his state case. They are hoping to suppress evidence in his federal case as well.<\/p>\n
The exact trial dates remain undecided as the judge considers whether this is a capital trial. Garnett suggested jury selection could begin just after Labor Day with the trial beginning in fall or winter.<\/p>\n
Mangione is accused of killing Thompson Dec. 4, 2024.<\/p>\n
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