Luigi Mangione Claims Police Used McDonald’s Snacks to Obtain His DNA Illegally

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Luigi Mangione's Lawyer Claims Cops Illegally Collected DNA by Giving Him Snack After McDonald's Arrest

Luigi Mangione, the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had his rights violated by Altoona police when they confronted him while at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, his lawyers claim. In a recent court filing, Mangione’s lawyer, Thomas Dickey, argued that police "had no objective grounds" to detain the University of Pennsylvania graduate, 26, "other than a hunch and/or unparticularized suspicion,” ABC News reports. After his arrest, officers allegedly provided Mangione with a snack so they could obtain a DNA sample, according to his attorney, and that any DNA samples are "poisonous fruits" and shouldn't be allowed as part of the evidence. Mangione is charged with multiple counts of murder, terrorism and stalking in the Dec. 4 shooting of Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, where a masked gunman fired at least three shots and then fled the scene on a bike. He has pleaded not guilty.

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Luigi Mangione’s Lawyer Claims Police in Pennsylvania Coerced a DNA Sample With Snacks

Luigi Mangione has claimed he was 'tricked' by police to get his DNA by plying him with snacks and soda. Mangione has amassed a considerable following since he was arrested and charged for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown in December 2024. Prosecutors believe the accused killer was angry with US healthcare insurance companies as they allege that he stalked Thompson and waited until the right moment to shoot him. Now his legal team is arguing in court that his DNA was falsely obtained with police violating his rights to collect it, as they argue his DNA evidence can't be deemed admissible in court.

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Luigi Mangione claims cops illegally collected his DNA by giving him snacks after McDonald’s arrest

Pennsylvania cops illegally collected Luigi Mangione’s DNA when they gave him food and a soda at a police station the day of his arrest, the accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer’s lawyers claim in court papers. Mangione’s lawyers claim he was illegally arrested at McDonald’s in Altoona, Pa. on Dec. 9 since cops lacked probable cause during the encounter and allegedly failed to read him his rights and inform him he was a suspect for at least 20 minutes when he was swarmed by over ten officers.

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CEO 'assassin' complains about how cops got DNA & insists rights were violated
Luigi Mangione, 26, is accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024. He claims cops offered him food and drinks at the McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania after he was arrested in December - and then used the snacks for DNA testing. His attorney, Thomas Dickey, said the DNA samples were "poisonous fruits"
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers focus on his final 30 minutes of freedom to argue police made mistakes
Luigi Mangione was arrested 3 months ago during a tense 30 minutes at a McDonalds in Altoona, PA. What police did during that half hour is now the subject of a defense evidence-suppression effort. At stake is whether a gun, writings, and electronics seized at the restaurant can be used at trial.
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Luigi Mangione Claims Cops Used Dirty Tricks During McDonald’s Arrest
Luigi Mangione is accused of carrying out the high-profile murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last December. He faces charges in Pennsylvania including possessing an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Mangione could face the death penalty if convicted.
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Luigi Mangione claims police collected DNA by giving him snacks and soda to 'trick him'
Luigi Mangione claims he was 'tricked' by police to get his DNA. His legal team is arguing in court that his DNA was falsely obtained. They argue his DNA evidence can't be deemed admissible in court. The claims come after earlier this month he allegedly penned a 'manifesto'
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Arresting Cops Gave Luigi Mangione a Snack To Get His DNA After Illegal Search, Lawyers Say
Luigi Mangione’s lawyers have asked a Pennsylvania court to exclude evidence against the accused UnitedHealthcare killer, claiming arresting officers illegally searched his belongings days after last year’s slaying in New York. Pennlive reported that police who arrested Mangione in a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, searched through Mangione’s items but lacked reasonable suspicion. Mangione’s attorneys also …
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Luigi Mangione Claims Cops Gave Him Snacks and Soda to Collect His DNA
Luigi Mangione says cops gave him a snack to get a DNA sample. His legal team is asking the court to throw out the evidence. He says the cops did not have the right to search his bag. He also says they removed his "manifesto" to sway public opinion.
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