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Luigi Mangione judge summons Pennsylvania cop to court to testify on backpack search

January 12, 2026

A federal judge has ordered a hearing to assess the legality of the backpack search of Luigi Mangione, who is charged with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This decision marks a reversal from an earlier ruling that deemed the hearing unnecessary, reflecting the serious nature of the charges against Mangione.

Luigi Mangione judge summons Pennsylvania cop to court to testify on backpack search

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Judge Margaret Garnett ordered a hearing regarding the lawfulness of the backpack search.
Luigi Mangione is charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The hearing will take place following a previous ruling that deemed it unnecessary.
Mangione was arrested at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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Luigi Mangione judge summons Pennsylvania cop to court to testify on backpack search

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