Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, suspect in the 2024 assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, filed a motion in New York seeking to allow Mangione to appear in court without handcuffs or a bulletproof vest. They argue these visible restraints are unnecessary, undermine his presumption of innocence, and impede his right to a fair trial, citing his cooperation since arrest.
Luigi Mangione's team asks court to remove 'shackles,' bulletproof vest on UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, suspect in the 2024 assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, filed a motion in New York seeking to allow Mangione to appear in court without handcuffs or a bulletproof vest. They argue these visible restraints are unnecessary, undermine his presumption of innocence, and impede his right to a fair trial, citing his cooperation since arrest.
Trending- 1 December 4, 2024: Brian Thompson assassinated in New York City.
- 2 December 2024: Luigi Mangione arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
- 3 Tuesday (early June 2025): Mangione's attorneys file motion to remove restraints.
- 4 June 26: Mangione's next state court appearance.
- 5 December 5: Mangione's federal court hearing.
- Potential impact on Mangione's right to a fair trial
- Ongoing legal proceedings
- Public perception of the suspect
What: Luigi Mangione's legal team filed a motion to remove his shackles and bulletproof vest for court appearances.
When: Tuesday (motion filed), June 26 (next state court appearance), December 4, 2024 (Brian Thompson's assassination), December 2024 (Mangione's arrest), December 5 (federal court hearing).
Where: New York (judge, court, city), Brooklyn (federal jail), Altoona, Pennsylvania (Mangione's arrest), Maryland (Mangione's origin).
Why: The legal team argues that the restraints are unnecessary, reinforce a damaging public narrative, undermine presumption of innocence, and impede a fair trial.
How: By filing a motion with Justice Gregory Carro of the Supreme Court of the State of New York.