US EditionJudge scolds Justice Department over public statements in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
- On September 24, 2025, a federal judge in Manhattan cautioned that officials from the Justice Department likely breached court regulations by publicly discussing Luigi Mangione's prosecution.
- The warning came after officials shared posts echoing President Trump's assertion that Mangione attacked someone from behind in a manner evident to viewers, a statement Mangione's attorneys contend compromises his right to an impartial trial.
- Mangione has denied the state and federal accusations related to the December 4, 2024, shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing federal charges that include murder involving a firearm, stalking, and weapons violations, with the murder charge carrying potential capital punishment.
- In April 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that federal prosecutors would pursue the death penalty for Mangione, characterizing the crime as a deliberate and brutal killing that deeply unsettled the nation. Meanwhile, defense attorneys criticized Bondi’s remarks and pointed to a highly staged perp walk as examples of actions that unfairly biased the case.
- Judge Margaret M. Garnett requested an explanation from the Justice Department regarding the alleged violations and cautioned that any future breaches could lead to sanctions such as fines, contempt rulings, or case-specific remedies. Additionally, she indicated that she will separately evaluate Trump's remarks when deciding on motions related to the death penalty and the indictment.
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Judge in Luigi Mangione case issues warning to DOJ
(NewsNation) — A judge in the Luigi Mangione case for the killing of Brian Thompson, the former United Healthcare CEO, ordered that comments made by the Department of Justice may have violated the law when they talked about the case publicly. U.S. District Judge Margaret M. Garnett detailed in her order filed on Wednesday that “multiple employees” at the DOJ could have broken Local Criminal Rule 23.1, a federal rule. The Judge wrote, “The rule …
Federal judge warns Trump DOJ of sanctions, contempt for rule violations in Mangione case
The judge overseeing the federal case against Luigi Mangione warned officials with Trump's DOJ that rule violations that could prejudice the defendant's right to a fair trial could result in sanctions or other penalties.
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Federal judge says DOJ may have violated Luigi Mangione’s right to a fair trial
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration and fficials from the Department of Justice may have breached both a criminal procedure rule and an existing court order by issuing public statements that could unfairly prejudice the case against Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old charged in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. In a filing on Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett …
Luigi Mangione's Lawyers Blame Trump For Violating Right To Fair Trial By Publicly Calling Him 'A Pure Assassin' - UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH)
Defense argues Trump's public comments and DOJ's social media posts portraying Luigi Mangione as guilty violate his right to a fair trial.
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