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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Larry Neumeister and Michael R. Sisak

Judge scolds Justice Department over public statements in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case

UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed - (AP)

At least two senior Justice Department officials likely broke court rules governing the conduct of prosecutors by reposting comments President Donald Trump made about Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating the CEO at UnitedHealthcare, a federal judge said Wednesday.

Judge Margaret M. Garnett said in an order that the officials probably violated a local rule limiting what prosecutors can say publicly about the guilt or innocence of a defendant before a trial.

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