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Evidence Wins: Gun and Notebook Admitted in Mangione Murder Trial
crime16 days ago

Evidence Wins: Gun and Notebook Admitted in Mangione Murder Trial

A New York judge ruled prosecutors can use a gun and a notebook described as a manifesto as evidence in Luigi Mangione’s murder case against Brian Thompson, while excluding other items from an initial warrantless McDonald’s arrest search; a later backpack search at Altoona police headquarters was deemed valid. Mangione, 28, faces nine state felonies including second-degree murder and a separate federal stalking case, with the state trial tentatively scheduled for September and the federal trial later in the fall.

US Citizen Detained at Gunpoint in Minnesota Home During Warrantless ICE Raid
politics4 months ago

US Citizen Detained at Gunpoint in Minnesota Home During Warrantless ICE Raid

Federal ICE agents forced their way into ChongLy 'Scott' Thao's Minnesota home without a warrant, detained him at gunpoint and led him outside in his underwear in freezing weather before confirming he was a U.S. citizen with no criminal record; DHS said the operation targeted sex offenders, a claim Thao's family disputes, and he plans to sue for civil rights violations.

ICE raid in Minnesota allegedly forces entry, detains citizen in his underwear
politics4 months ago

ICE raid in Minnesota allegedly forces entry, detains citizen in his underwear

An Associated Press report alleges that ICE agents forced entry into a Minnesota home without a warrant, detained a U.S. citizen at gunpoint and escorted him outside in his underwear in subfreezing weather. The man, ChongLy “Scott” Thao, says he has no criminal record and was later returned home after officials realized the error; DHS defends the operation as targeting two convicted sex offenders living at the site. The family disputes the DHS account, and the incident has sparked criticism from local leaders and heightened scrutiny of ICE tactics amid a surge of federal agents in the Twin Cities.

Luigi Mangione Challenges Evidence in Healthcare CEO Murder Trial
crime6 months ago

Luigi Mangione Challenges Evidence in Healthcare CEO Murder Trial

Luigi Mangione, accused of killing a healthcare executive, appeared in court as his attorneys challenged the admissibility of key evidence, including diary entries and items seized without a warrant, arguing police violated his rights. The case involves disputes over evidence legality and Mangione's Miranda rights, with a hearing expected to last several days.

FBI's Improper Use of Surveillance Powers Revealed in Court Filings
politics3 years ago

FBI's Improper Use of Surveillance Powers Revealed in Court Filings

The FBI improperly used its warrantless search powers 278,000 times in 2021, including surveillance of George Floyd protesters and those involved in the Jan 6 riot at the US Capitol building. The FBI attributed the issue to querying procedures, which have since been changed. The findings are likely to fuel criticism of the bureau's handling of various cases and investigations.