Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed the federal firearms charges against Mangione that carried the possibility of the death penalty, but left in place stalking charges against him that can bring a maximum punishment of life in prison.
Jury selection in the federal case is now set to begin on September 8, although state prosecutors are seeking to try him sooner, as early as July 1.
A 3D-printed handgun, loaded magazine, notebook, map and a "survival kit" were found in a backpack that officers recovered from Mangione at the time of his arrest at an Altoona, Penn. McDonald's. The defense asked the judge to suppress the evidence, arguing it was a warrantless search.
Mangione back in court Friday
The crucial rulings came as Mangione was due back in court Friday for a hearing regarding his federal case.
Mangione initially faced a four count federal indictment for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but his defense team had been fighting to dismiss two counts, which the judge has now agreed to.
Mangione is accused of gunning Thompson down in December, 2024 outside a Midtown hotel, setting off a frantic manhunt that spanned several states.
The Manhattan District Attorney wants the judge in Luigi Mangione's state trial to set a date for July 1 to ensure it starts before his federal trial. He faces nine state counts, including second degree murder and various weapons charges.
Man attempts to free Mangione
On Wednesday, a Minnesota man was arrested for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent and trying to free Mangione.
Prosecutors allege Mark Anderson arrived at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Mangione is being held, clamed he was an FBI agent with papers from a judge authorizing Mangione's release, a federal law enforcement source said.
A fork, driver's license and steel blade allegedly found in the bag of a man arrested for impersonating an FBI agent to free Luigi Mangione. FBIHe's now being held in the same complex as Mangione.
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