Luigi Mangione's Defense Seeks Dismissal of State Murder and Terrorism Charges
Defense attorneys argue for the dismissal of murder, terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, citing violations of constitutional rights and double jeopardy concerns.
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Luigi Mangione's legal team filed a motion in New York Supreme Court arguing for the dismissal of state murder and terrorism charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His attorneys claim that the terrorism charges lack factual support and assert that evidence obtained from a warrantless search of his backpack, which contained a firearm and a manifesto, should be suppressed. Additionally, they argue that concurrent prosecutions in state and federal courts violate double jeopardy principles. A ruling on the dismissal request is set for June 26.
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Mangione's defense argues that the terrorism charges lack factual support and that the evidence used to support these charges was obtained illegally through a warrantless search[1][2].
The defense argues that concurrent prosecutions violate the double jeopardy clause of the Fifth Amendment, which protects against being tried twice for the same offense[2].
A ruling on the dismissal request is scheduled for June 26[1].
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