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The defense team for a murder suspect claims that prosecutors illegally accessed over 120 pages of confidential medical records. This raises questions about privacy and due process in the legal system, highlighting tensions between law enforcement and individual rights.
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Luigi Mangione Accuses Manhattan District Attorney's Office of Improperly Reviewing Medical Records
On August 20, 2025, Luigi Mangione accused the Manhattan District Attorney's office of knowingly and inappropriately violating his rights by reviewing his private medical records, a claim that prosecutors denied.
Luigi Mangione's Defense Alleges Manhattan Prosecutors Illegally Obtained His Medical Records in CEO Murder Case
Luigi Mangione, 27, the suspect accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December, is currently facing two murder trials. Recent court filings reveal that Mangione's defense team has accused the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office of unlawfully obtaining over 120 pages of his confidential medical records from Aetna, one of the largest private health insurers in the United States. The defense claims prosecutors intentionally falsified a subpoena by listing a return date of May 23, 2025, which was not an actual court date for Mangione’s case, to gain access to his privileged health information without notifying or allowing the defense to object.
According to the filing, instead of only acquiring minimal details such as Mangione's insurance account number and coverage period, prosecutors received extensive medical documentation that included various diagnoses and specific medical complaints. The defense argues this violated federal medical privacy laws and stripped Mangione’s legal team of their rights to contest the subpoena's scope. The filing requests testimony from two assistant district attorneys involved in issuing and reviewing the subpoena and from the Aetna representative who provided the records. Remedies the defense may seek include recusal of the prosecution team, suppression of evidence, or dismissal of the indictment.
Mangione’s case has also revealed background insights through alleged diary entries and surveillance accusations, as prosecutors have detailed how he monitored CEO Brian Thompson prior to the shooting. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between the defense and Manhattan prosecutors with allegations of unethical conduct. Mangione last appeared in court on February 21 and is scheduled to return on September 16, 2025. This case has drawn activism, legal debates, and attention on targeted privacy rights within a high-profile criminal trial in New York City.