"Last week, attorneys for Mangione asked a judge to limit how some of the evidence is discussed when the parties convene for a pre-trial hearing, to prevent the hearing from turning "into a public mini trial" that could prejudice the accused killer. Judge Gregory Carro has set aside several days beginning Monday to hear arguments over whether certain evidence should be suppressed."
"In a letter Tuesday, Mangione's attorneys asked the judge to prevent prosecutors from introducing the contents of the notebook into evidence at the hearing, arguing "doing so would make their contents public and would irreparably prejudice Mr. Mangione at his multiple upcoming trials." The defense also sought to keep witnesses from characterizing the writings as a "manifesto." Many of Mangione's writings are already public and police and prosecutors have pointed to them as they work to establish motive."
Luigi Mangione is scheduled for pre-trial hearings to determine what evidence may be used at trial. A judge has set aside several days to hear arguments over suppression of certain evidence. The defense seeks to bar prosecutors from using a red notebook recovered from Mangione's backpack and to exclude his statements to police. The defense alleges law enforcement interrogated him without Miranda warnings and conducted an illegal, warrantless search in violation of the Fourth Amendment. Defense attorneys asked the court to limit discussion of evidence at hearings to prevent prejudice. Many of Mangione's writings are already public and prosecutors cite them to establish motive. The district attorney's office maintains the police acted lawfully.
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