Judge to Rule on Key Evidence in CEO Murder Case This May

UPDATE: A critical ruling is set to unfold on May 18, 2025, as New York Judge Carro will decide whether key evidence can be used against Luigi Mangione in the high-profile murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This comes after a pretrial hearing concluded on Thursday, which has drawn significant public attention.

Prosecutors have rested their case after presenting nearly 20 witnesses over the past three weeks, including police officers involved in Mangione’s arrest on December 4, 2024, in Altoona, Pennsylvania. They argue that a 9 mm handgun and a notebook found in Mangione’s backpack link him directly to Thompson’s murder. The notebook allegedly contains a chilling entry expressing intent to “wack” a health insurance executive.

Mangione’s defense team, however, is pushing to exclude this evidence, claiming that the items were obtained without a valid search warrant. They argue that the police lacked the legal grounds for a warrantless search, asserting that the discovery of the gun and notebook should not be admissible in court. Prosecutors counter that the search was lawful, conducted during Mangione’s arrest to ensure public safety.

The judge has set deadlines for both parties: Mangione’s lawyers must submit their arguments by January 29, while prosecutors have until March 5. The stakes are incredibly high, as Mangione faces both state and federal murder charges, with the latter potentially carrying the death penalty.

The community is watching closely, as the implications of this case extend beyond the courtroom. As authorities continue to gather evidence, the outcome could influence public perception of safety in corporate leadership roles.

As the judicial process unfolds, all eyes will be on the implications of the judge’s decision in May. Stay tuned for further updates as this urgent case develops.