Judge Approves Luigi Mangione’s Laptop Request Pending Federal Approval

Mangione, charged with murder and terrorism in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, gains conditional permission to use a laptop to review extensive case materials.

A New York state judge ruled that Luigi Mangione can use a laptop in jail for case preparation, contingent on federal authorities' approval.
The laptop would be restricted to viewing case materials, addressing Mangione's claim that shared jail computers are inadequate for reviewing over 15,000 pages of evidence.
Prosecutors opposed the request, citing security concerns and alleging that Mangione's supporters have harassed witnesses, including the McDonald's employee who reported him.
Heart-shaped notes of support for Mangione, found hidden in socks provided for a court appearance, have raised additional security concerns among prosecutors.
Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty, continues to attract significant public support, with some viewing him as a symbol of resistance against corporate healthcare practices.