The evidence suppression hearing in the case against accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione concluded Thursday after the defense signaled it would call no witnesses.
The nine-day hearing will determine what evidence will be used against Mangione when he goes on trial on charges of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk last year.
The defense has argued the officers violated Mangione’s constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure because they lacked a warrant when they searched his backpack after Mangione was apprehended in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s five days after the shooting.
Sixth amendment:
Just because it’s routine doesn’t mean we should accept it. The current state of affairs is horrible for defendants (in jeopardy for months or years regardless of outcome, not to mention legal costs) and horrible for the public (justice delayed is justice denied).
Trump’s uncanny ability to stall trials for years is a big part of why he’s not in prison right now.
You’re absolutely right that this exists. Thing is, most defendents explicitly waive their right to a speedy trial. It’s to their advantage to drag things out, generally.