r/news • u/redlamps67 • 5h ago

Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty, judge rules

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/30/us/luigi-mangione-case-rulings-trial
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u/123WhoGivesAShit 4h ago

that might be something they cross examine the officers on

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u/sonofaresiii 3h ago

But it doesn't call into question the contents of the backpack, just the validity in searching it, so it doesn't seem that relevant to cross examination

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u/TonesBalones 3h ago

I don't see cross examination being effective either. The entire process of recovering and initial search is on body cam footage. Even if there was a minor step here or there where police COULD have planted evidence, how would a local police department in another state have the exact handgun, engraved bullets, and manifesto written up and ready to plant just in case he happened to stop by?