A ruling by a New York judge has deemed some evidence obtained from Luigi Mangione’s backpack inadmissible at trial. However, certain items, such as the weapon suspected of being used in a murder, will be shown to jurors. Judge Gregory Carro’s decision was shared online prior to a scheduled hearing.

The court acknowledged the defense’s view that searching Mangione’s backpack at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s was unconstitutional, as it was no longer within his reach. However, a search conducted later at a police station was deemed lawful. During this search, authorities found the firearm allegedly used to kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Most of Mangione’s statements to police will be admissible, except for comments about a fake ID after receiving a Miranda warning. In a separate federal case, another judge ruled that the evidence from the backpack will be included in the federal trial.

The items include the alleged murder weapon, a 3D-printed silencer, the fake ID, and journals expressing opinions on the health insurance industry. Mangione, 28, faces allegations of shooting Thompson from behind outside a Manhattan hotel in December 2024 during the victim’s walk to a business meeting.

After the incident, Mangione allegedly fled to Altoona, Pennsylvania, where locals identified him from a wanted poster and alerted authorities. The defense argues that police conducted several unlawful searches of Mangione’s bag before obtaining a search warrant.

Prosecutors assert that the Altoona police acted reasonably in searching Mangione’s belongings post-arrest. The court has heard testimonies from 17 witnesses on the case.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal charges. In New York, he faces a second-degree murder charge with a potential life sentence. Additional charges include weapons offenses and fake ID possession.

Previously, the court dismissed terrorism-related charges, which could have resulted in a life sentence without parole. Mangione’s state trial is set for September.

In the federal proceedings, U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett ruled in January that the backpack evidence would be admissible, removing the death penalty from consideration.

Thompson, who was in New York for business, was killed by a gunman caught on surveillance video. The footage shows the final moments before the attack.