Judge to decide if key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge will decide Monday if evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
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Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Friday in the state's case against him for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Mangione claims double jeopardy
Luigi Mangione had an outburst in a New York courtroom on Friday after a judge scheduled his state trial to begin before his federal case. The UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect claimed "this is the same trial twice" and called it "double jeopardy." CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
Why judge dropped 2 charges against Mangione
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Prosecutors in Luigi Mangione case can't seek death penalty, judge rules
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges, a judge ruled Friday.
Jury selection date set in Mangione trial
At a pretrial hearing on Friday, a judge set the date for jury selection in the case of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman was in the courtroom and has the details.
Mangione's lawyers fight to block death penalty
Luigi Mangione was back in court on Friday, where his lawyers worked to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty in his federal trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione pleaded not guilty in April 2025.
Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione returns to court in New York City for his pretrial hearing, where his defense attorneys are working to eliminate certain pieces of evidence from the trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has more details.
Latest in Luigi Mangione pretrial hearings
Luigi Mangione was back in court for Day 6 of a crucial evidence hearing on Thursday. Lawyers for the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson want to keep some key pieces of evidence out of his upcoming murder trial. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Video shows officers finding Luigi Mangione
New York prosecutors released never-before-seen bodycam video of the moment Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officers found Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's last December following a five-day manhunt. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last December and has pleaded not guilty.
Officer details searching Mangione's backpack
Luigi Mangione appeared at a court hearing on Tuesday, one year to the day since he was arrested on suspicion of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
Luigi Mangione in court for pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, returned to court Monday for a pretrial hearing. CBS News legal contributor Caroline Polisi joins with analysis.
Newly released video in Mangione case
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the muder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, returns to court Monday. Prosecutors say newly released surveillance video shows the moments before and after the deadly shooting last year. Prosecutors also released new photos of what Mangione was allegedly carrying the day of his arrest.
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New video in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
Prosecutors have released new surveillance footage showing the lead-up to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the immediate aftermath. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
Luigi Mangione ill, crucial evidence hearing postponed until Monday
Luigi Mangione was unable to appear in court Friday due to illness, so a a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial was postponed until Monday morning.
Listen to 911 call from Luigi Mangione arrest
Newly unsealed evidence sheds light on Luigi Mangione's arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the details.
New details in Mangione pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued on Thursday, one year after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Day 3 of Luigi Mangione pretrial hearing
Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearing continued Thursday in New York. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the details.
Latest on Luigi Mangione pretrial
The Pennsylvania officer who arrested Luigi Mangione at a McDonald's restaurant testified Tuesday in a pretrial hearing. Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest details.
Officer testifies about Luigi Mangione arrest
An Altoona, Pennsylvania, police officer testified Tuesday in a New York courtroom about the moments before the arrest of Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year. Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty, is in court for a pretrial hearing. His lawyers want the judge to exclude some evidence for the trial.
Cop testifies in Mangione pre-trial hearing
The Pennsylvania police officer who first confronted Luigi Mangione in a McDonald's testified Tuesday in Mangione's state pre-trial hearing. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
Officer details arrest of Luigi Mangione
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, returned to a Manhattan court on Tuesday for a pretrial hearing. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has the latest.
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Judge to decide if key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge will decide Monday if evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
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Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
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Supreme Court tells lower courts to take new look at 2 voting rights cases
At issue in the cases was who can bring lawsuits in federal court to address potential violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Trump settles $10 billion lawsuit against IRS over leak of his tax returns
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At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
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Child among 10 people shot dead by gunmen in Mexico
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Iran war "re-escalation risks" keep oil prices volatile as talks stagger on
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Jon Favreau on "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
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An adobe renaissance
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Atlanta residents report Waymo traffic jams
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El Niño could bring "double whammy" of high tide flooding in 2026, NOAA warns
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
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Luigi Mangione in court for state case
Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is appearing in court Monday for a hearing on his New York state case. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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3 arrested in Austin, Texas, shooting spree
Four people were injured in a dozen random shootings over the weekend in Austin, Texas, that police say started with a car being stolen. Three suspects have been detained, including two teenagers. Ian Lee reports.
Judge to decide if key evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial
A New York judge will decide Monday if evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
Child among 10 people shot dead by gunmen in Mexico
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SpaceX launches cargo ship to International Space Station
The International Space Station-bound SpaceX Cargo Dragon is loaded with 6,500 pounds of needed equipment, research gear and crew supplies.
NASA maps show Earth's brightest and darkest regions at night
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NASA spacecraft to fly past Mars on voyage to rare metal asteroid
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will slingshot past Mars on Friday, on its way toward a rare metal-rich asteroid.
UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
NASA's Apollo 17 crew reported seeing three mysterious dots and sparks that resembled fireworks, according to new files released by the Pentagon.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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