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Mangione claims unlawful DNA collection in murder case

thesun.co.uk —

Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, claims police tricked him into providing DNA. He alleges they offered him food at McDonald's after his arrest in December, then used it for testing. Mangione's attorney argues that the DNA was obtained illegally, calling it "poisonous fruit." They also claim police unlawfully seized his bag and a notebook with a manifesto. Mangione is currently in jail in New York City, awaiting trial for the murder charge.

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    [1.8]
    Mangione's lawyer alleges illegal police tactics in Pennsylvania (thedailybeast.com)
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    UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case postponed to April (abc7ny.com)
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    Mangione claims police unlawfully obtained DNA with snacks (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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    Pennsylvania man claims illegal DNA collection after arrest (nypost.com)
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    Mangione claims unlawful DNA collection in murder case (thesun.co.uk)
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