Luigi Mangione could stand trial by end of year, judge tells courtroom packed with his supporters
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Key Points:
- Luigi Mangione, accused of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, may face trial by the end of the year, with jury selection potentially starting in early September if the death penalty remains an option.
- The defense is seeking to dismiss the death penalty charges, arguing that stalking does not qualify as a crime of violence, while prosecutors maintain the charges are valid and supported by evidence, including materials seized from Mangione's backpack.
- Judge Margaret Garnett ruled that Mangione's backpack was lawfully seized after his arrest, and the search of its contents was authorized by a judicial warrant, though she has yet to decide on the admissibility of some evidence.
- The courtroom was filled with Mangione's supporters, many wearing green, and the
