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Luigi Mangione_ The fruits of the poisonous tree.
In this episode of Police Off The Cuff, we break down the growing legal battle surrounding the search of Luigi Mangione’s backpack, a key moment the defense claims violated the Fourth Amendment. At the center of the dispute is the powerful legal doctrine known as “fruits of the poisonous tree” — and whether prosecutors can still use the evidence seized.
From a law-enforcement and courtroom perspective, we analyze:
What police are legally allowed to search — and when
Whether the backpack search crossed constitutional lines
How a motion to suppress evidence could reshape the case
What evidence…
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