The key moments from Luigi Mangione's state evidence 'mini-trial'

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to nine state counts.

Luigi Mangione is not yet on trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. But for the last three weeks, a courtroom in downtown Manhattan has been the scene of a pivotal hearing with some of the hallmarks of an actual trial: dramatic testimony, tense cross-examinations and dueling narratives from lawyers on both sides.

The hearing revolved around what evidence will be shown to jurors when Mangione’s state murder trial gets underway. Mangione’s lawyers sought to put tighter limits on what the jury will see. They also raised questions about whether the police officers who arrested him at a McDonald’s last year followed proper procedure when they spoke to him and searched his bag.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to nine state counts, including second-degree murder and various weapons charges. (He faces four federal charges in a separate case.) The 27-year-old appeared largely expressionless as nearly 20 witnesses took the stand over the three weeks, though he smiled for courtroom photographers and occasionally turned to face the gallery.

The hearing concluded Thursday, and Judge Gregory Carro asked both sides to submit their summations. He is expected to make a decision on the scope of the evidence on May 18.

Here’s what you need to know about key moments from the hearing, which Mangione’s lawyer described as a “mini-trial.”