Just in: Female cop may be the reason Luigi Mangione goes free…

Revolver News ^ | May 05, 2025 | Staff

[Red Badger]

We regret to inform you that another female cop may have just botched a case, and not just any case, a major one…

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old who’s accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, might walk free, not because he’s innocent, but because a female cop allegedly mishandled the search that led to critical evidence being used against him.

According to his lawyers, Mangione’s backpack was illegally searched right after police found him at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania. Now they’re demanding that everything inside be tossed from the case.

And if a judge agrees, the entire case could fall apart, and one of the most high-profile murder trials in recent memory could blow up over a mistake made by a female officer.

But sadly, this isn’t just about one bad call. It’s about a dangerous pattern driven by DEI hiring, where meeting diversity quotas is more important than choosing the best people for one of the hardest, most stressful jobs on the planet. Just like the military, law enforcement shouldn’t be a social experiment. It’s life and death and more and more Americans are starting to ask the hard question: Are all these diversity-first hires really equipped to handle these high-performance jobs?

Gothamist:

Luigi Mangione’s lawyers allege that police illegally searched his backpack after locating him at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, and that none of the evidence inside should be allowed at trial, according to a motion filed Thursday evening.

If a judge agrees, it could pose a major hurdle for the Manhattan district attorney’s office, which is prosecuting one of several criminal cases against the 26-year-old, who is accused of killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December.

“Law enforcement has methodically and purposefully trampled his constitutional rights,” the filing states, “in violation of the Fifth Amendment and illegally searching his property.”

An X account supporting Luigi’s defense just shared the latest update, clearly hoping it’ll be the break their hero needs to walk free.

The Luigi Case:

BREAKING: Latest motion states patrolwoman searched Luigi’s backpack at McDonald’s without a warrant, then repacked the items and left the restaurant with the backpack, with no body cam footage for the next 11 minutes during her drive to the precinct. Upon arriving at the precinct, she resumed the warrantless search and “found a handgun in the front compartment.”

This latest development has Luigi’s supporters celebrating. They’re convinced the gun was “planted” on him.

https://twitter.com/525O3511/status/1918085359876870574

Just like we’ve seen with other gangbangers and violent thugs, Luigi Mangione has become a hero to the Left. They’re already feverishly raising big bucks for his defense.

The Independent:

Donations are pouring in to a fundraiser for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a healthcare executive, ahead of his birthday.

Mangione, who pleaded not guilty last month to federal murder charges related to the December 2024 death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, turns 27 on May 6. In honor of his birthday, donors are contributing to the GiveSendGo fundraiser for his legal defense, which is now closing in on $1 million.

As of Sunday evening, the fundraiser had garnered more than $977,000. His legal team has said that he plans to use the cash toward his defense in all three cases he faces.

The Ivy League graduate has been charged in federal and New York state courts with murder and other crimes; he has pleaded not guilty to all counts in both venues. He also faces criminal charges in Pennsylvania, where he was captured by authorities in a McDonald’s following a six-day manhunt; he has yet to make a plea in the state.

A string of supporters in the past few days have donated $27 to the fund for his 27th birthday. In their donation messages, many included green hearts, an ode to the green-clad Mario video game character Luigi.

Sadly, it’s no surprise the Left is rallying behind an accused murderer; that’s part of their brand at this point. And it’s also no shock that a female cop is at the center of another mess.

This kind of situation has been happening more and more, and it’s starting to look like a very disturbing pattern.

Revolver:

If you’re pulled over by a lady cop, it’s time to hunker down and crank up those survival instincts—because odds are, you’re about to become the victim of a “whoopsie” moment. We see it all the time: female cops, unable to handle the stress and danger of the job, buckling under pressure and either losing total control of the situation or accidentally discharging their weapon.

Who hasn’t seen a clip where a female officer gets the tables turned on her and ends up taken down by the perp? Most of the time, these situations escalate to the point where male bystanders have to step in and save the day. It’s dangerous for everyone involved and puts the public at serious risk.

[…]

A black man was pulled over by cops, and he told them he was carrying a holstered gun. But while the female officer was retrieving the gun, she somehow managed to shoot him.

Watch:

https://twitter.com/DissidentSoaps/status/1881876781403402295

Once again, we’re staring down the fallout of a botched case, this time, thanks to a female cop who may have handed the Left’s latest “hero” a get-out-of-jail-free card.

[Celtic Conservative]

This is a “hail mary pass” from the defense. The fact that they’re discussing it so freely out of court shows defense attorneys probably leaked it themselves.

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[Revel]

Easy to get around

The guy just got done bombing a vehicle. The cops must have been worried that the backpack contained explosives that would be a danger to the police and the public.

[AlaskaErik]

Ballistics will tie the pistol found in the backpack to the murder which would put to rest any claim that it was planted.

[dznutz]

He also had a fake I.D. on him when arrested that was the same one he used before the murder when renting a hotel room near where the murder took place.

[Responsibility2nd]

What a stupid article floating a stupid premise.

Not every mistake by a woman (if this was even a mistake) is a result of DIE.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

I thought I'd ask my new friend Grok about this even though he isn't a lawyer: "Do police need a search warrant to search a backpack if the person is suspected of premeditated murder and that person is known to be armed and dangerous?"

Grok's reply:

In the United States, whether police need a search warrant to search a backpack when a person is suspected of premeditated murder and known to be armed and dangerous depends on the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Key Legal Framework

The Fourth Amendment generally requires police to obtain a search warrant based on probable cause to search personal property like a backpack, unless an exception applies. In this scenario, several exceptions could allow a warrantless search due to the suspicion of premeditated murder and the suspect's armed and dangerous status.

Applicable Exceptions to the Warrant Requirement

• Exigent Circumstances
  • Definition: Police can search without a warrant if there's an immediate threat to public safety, danger to officers, or risk of evidence destruction.
  • Application: If the suspect is armed and dangerous, searching the backpack may be necessary to neutralize a threat (e.g., a weapon inside). A backpack could contain a firearm, bomb, or evidence posing immediate danger.
  • Example Case: Warden v. Hayden (1967) allowed a warrantless search for weapons during pursuit of an armed suspect, applicable to a backpack in this scenario.
• Search Incident to Arrest
  • Definition: After a lawful arrest, police can search the suspect and the area within their immediate control ("grabbable area") for safety or evidence preservation.
  • Application: If the suspect is arrested for murder, the backpack can be searched if within reach. This applies if the backpack is on or near the suspect.
  • Limitations: The search must be at the time of arrest and limited to accessible areas (Chimel v. California, 1969; Arizona v. Gant, 2009).
  • Scenario Fit: The suspect's dangerous status likely leads to immediate arrest, allowing a backpack search.
• Probable Cause with Exigent Need
  • Definition: If police have probable cause that the backpack contains evidence (e.g., murder weapon) and risk of evidence loss, they can search without a warrant.
  • Application: Murder suspicion and armed status provide probable cause. If the backpack could hold evidence, police can search to prevent loss.
  • Example Case: Kentucky v. King (2011) upheld warrantless entry to prevent evidence destruction, supporting urgent searches.
• Terry Frisk (Stop and Frisk)
  • Definition: Police with reasonable suspicion that a person is armed can pat down outer clothing for weapons (Terry v. Ohio, 1968).
  • Application: The armed and dangerous status allows a frisk, potentially extending to a backpack if believed to contain a weapon. Limited to weapons, not full evidence searches.
  • Scenario Fit: The suspect's status supports a frisk, including the backpack if nearby.

Analysis of the Scenario

• Premeditated Murder Suspicion: Provides probable cause for arrest, as murder is a serious felony, likely supported by evidence like witness statements.
• Armed and Dangerous: Creates exigent circumstances and supports a Terry frisk or search incident to arrest, as the backpack could hold a weapon.
• Backpack Context: If the suspect is carrying or near the backpack, it’s searchable under search incident to arrest or exigent circumstances. If abandoned, a warrant may be needed unless urgency persists.
• Likely Outcome: Police would likely arrest the suspect immediately, searching the backpack without a warrant under search incident to arrest or exigent circumstances. A Terry frisk could also justify a weapons search.

When a Warrant Might Be Required

• No Immediate Threat: If the suspect is detained, not arrested, and the backpack is secured, a warrant may be needed for non-weapon evidence.
• Post-Arrest Delay: Searching the backpack long after arrest, outside the suspect’s control, may require a warrant (United States v. Chadwick, 1977).
• Privacy Expectation: Backpacks have a high privacy expectation (United States v. Ross, 1982), but urgency in this scenario likely overrides this.

Practical Considerations

• Police Discretion: In a high-risk murder case, police prioritize safety, often searching without a warrant and justifying it later.
• Court Scrutiny: Evidence from the backpack may be challenged, but courts often uphold searches with probable cause and danger (Brigham City v. Stuart, 2006).
• State Variations: Some states (e.g., Montana) have stricter privacy rules, but federal exceptions likely apply for murder.

Conclusion

Police likely do not need a search warrant to search a backpack if the person is suspected of premeditated murder and known to be armed and dangerous. Exceptions like exigent circumstances, search incident to arrest, or Terry frisk allow a warrantless search due to the suspect’s dangerousness and probable cause for murder.

[ro_dreaming]

Usually, the police vehicle has cameras on the inside, as well. That would record anything happening in the vehicle on the ride from the McD’s.

[ComputerGuy]

I’m glad they didn’t have body cams back in my day.

[BlueMondaySkipper]

If he does get off, or found not guilty for any reason at all, there is a big question that remains.

Were it to be found that he was not in fact the shooter, would that make the left hate him?