Mangione is accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, in an early morning attack in Midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4, 2024. AdvertisementAlthough Mangione had his face covered with a medical mask and hat, his caterpillar eyebrows were clearly visible, alerting the police tipster. Prosecutors showed images and body camera video of Mangione’s arrest, including items in his backpack, which included the “pluck eyebrows” note. Mangione’s defense team has argued that the items in the backpack shouldn’t be included as evidence in the trial because Mangione was illegally searched and not correctly read his Miranda rights. Judge Gregory Carro will decide whether or not the evidence can be used at trial following the conclusion of the hearing, which is expected to continue this week.

Source: Huffington Post December 10, 2025 00:44 UTC