Luigi Manion Appears Smiling in Court During Key Hearing

Luigi Manion, accused of fatally shooting United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024, appeared in court Monday, December 1st, for a significant hearing regarding evidence in his state trial.

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Manion’s legal team is seeking to exclude certain evidence, including a personal journal, arguing that police failed to immediately read his Miranda rights and searched his backpack without a proper warrant. Prosecutors, however, have denied these claims.

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Photos from inside Manhattan Criminal Court captured the 27-year-old smiling at one of his attorneys. For the hearing, Manion wore a gray suit jacket with a plaid shirt underneath, and reports indicate his handcuffs were removed.

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The hearings are expected to span several days, with both the defense and prosecution set to call witnesses.

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Manion faces both state and federal charges. He achieved a legal victory in September, when a New York state judge dismissed the terrorism-related charges due to insufficient evidence. Manion has pleaded not guilty to all charges.