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Luigi Mangione Seizes Small Win At Pretrial Hearing - Above the Law

Evidence from a warrantless search of a backpack at a McDonald's was suppressed because police violated constitutionally protected rights.

US news

fromThe Washington Post

18 hours ago

Some items from Mangione's backpack won't be allowed in state trial, judge rules

Items seized from Luigi Mangione’s backpack at a police station are admissible, while items seized at a McDonald's during an improper warrantless search are excluded.

Law

fromwww.theguardian.com

6 days ago

Palestine Action trial lawyer wins appeal against contempt of court charge

Court of Appeal overturned a contempt referral against a barrister over a jury closing speech, ruling the trial judge lacked power and the High Court lacked authority without an attorney general application.

Law

fromAbove the Law

1 week ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Multiple legal developments center on abortion litigation, tariff policy, Supreme Court emergency actions, and criminal procedure concerns.

Mental health

fromwww.mercurynews.com

4 months ago

Mental competency questioned in fatal shooting of legendary Bay Area football coach

A competency evaluation will pause Cedric Irving Jr.'s prosecution to determine if he can understand proceedings and assist in his defense.

fromwww.amny.com

5 months ago

Bench Report | Nov. 24, 2025 | amNewYork

People can act badly enough to void their right to a jury of 12, New York's highest court found. In a unanimous Nov. 20 ruling, the Court of Appeals said that criminal defendant Derek Sargeant forfeited that right by confronting a jury foreperson outside their home as part of a pressure campaign to get them to vote not guilty.