A Key Ruling in the Murder Case Against Luigi Mangione

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: A Key Ruling in the Murder Case Against Luigi Mangione

Date: May 18, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Summary Prepared By: [Assistant]

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Overview

This hourly FOX News update covers several major breaking stories, headlined by a significant court ruling in the high-profile murder case against Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO outside a New York City hotel. The episode also delivers updates on a multi-shooting spree in Austin, legal moves by President Trump, a monumental energy merger, box office highlights, and NBA playoff matchups.

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Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. Luigi Mangione Murder Case Ruling

• [00:02] Dave Anthony opens with a FOX News alert:
  "A key ruling in the murder case against Luigi Mangione. ... a judge suppresses some of the evidence, throwing some of it out."
• [00:29] Detailed suppressed evidence includes:
  • Mangione's cell phone
  • His passport
  • His wallet
  • A computer chip
  • "Will not be allowed into evidence." (Eric Shawn)
• [00:34] Eric Shawn, reporting outside the New York City court:
  "Mangione also faces federal charges in that shooting death."
• [00:45] At trial, the judge will allow a key piece of evidence:
  • "A handmade 9 millimeter weapon apparently... the weapon that police say was used to kill Brian Thompson." (Eric Shawn)
• Implications: This ruling is set to affect both state and federal proceedings, narrowing prosecution evidence but keeping the alleged murder weapon admissible.

2. Austin Juvenile Shooting Spree Arrests

• [01:00] Carli Shimkus:
  • Three juveniles (ages 15, 16, 17) arrested, believed connected to 12 shootings across Austin.
  • Four people injured; suspects allegedly stole multiple vehicles and fired random shots at homes, pedestrians, fire stations.
• Public safety highlighted: The spree involved indiscriminate violence and multiple crime scenes.

3. President Trump Legal Actions & Iran Tensions

• [01:18] Dave Anthony summarizes a Florida court filing:
  • President Trump moves to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS concerning leaks of his tax returns.
  • The Trump administration is considering compensating allies who were "wrongfully investigated."
• Iran warning:
  • Trump on Truth Social: "They better move fast or there will be nothing left of them. Adding time is of the essence as the president gets ready this week for a meeting with his national security team considering the possibility of resuming military strikes." (01:38)
• Escalating rhetoric: The President is taking a hard line as nuclear and security talks remain at an impasse.

4. Markets & Energy Industry Shakeup

• [01:56] Market update:
  • "The Dow is up 138 points, but the Nasdaq is down 40. The S&P 500 gaining 2." (Dave Anthony)
  • Oil down 2%, WTI at $103/bbl; gas prices steady at $4.51/gallon, but up $1.50 from earlier in the Iran conflict.
• [02:27] Major energy merger (Jenny Coselda):
  • NextEra and Dominion Energy announce a $67 billion merger.
  • Collaboration with Google Cloud to build data center campuses powered by new energy generation.
  • Restarting a nuclear reactor in Iowa closed due to wind damage.
  • Merger pending multiple regulatory approvals.

5. Box Office Highlights

• [03:01] Michael Jackson biopic claims #1:
  • "Moonwalked its way back to number one this weekend, pulling in $26 million domestically in its fourth week in theaters." (Carmen Roberts)
  • Audio snippet:
    • F: "Do you know what I'm after?" [03:13]
    • G: "You want to be the biggest star in the world." [03:17]
  • Global haul now over $700 million.
• Other box office winners:
  • "The Devil Wears Prada 2" opens to $18 million, $546 million global.
  • "Obsession" debuts strong at $16.1 million.

6. NBA Playoffs Preview

• [03:46] Western Conference Finals:
  • Defending champion Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio (begin tonight)
• Eastern Conference Finals:
  • Knicks vs. Cavaliers (begins tomorrow in New York)
  • Cavaliers advanced after 31-point win over Detroit.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "A judge suppresses some of the evidence, throwing some of it out."
  —Dave Anthony [00:03]

• "His cell phone, his passport, his wallet and a computer chip will not be allowed into evidence."
  —Eric Shawn [00:29]

• "A handmade 9 millimeter weapon apparently under this ruling... will be allowed to be in the trial."
  —Eric Shawn [00:45]

• "They better move fast or there will be nothing left of them. Adding time is of the essence..."
  —President Trump, via Dave Anthony [01:38]

• "Michael Jackson back on top of the box office."
  —Dave Anthony [03:01]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Luigi Mangione Case Ruling: 00:02 – 00:56
• Austin Juvenile Shootings: 01:00 – 01:18
• Trump Lawsuit & Iran Warning: 01:18 – 01:54
• Markets & Energy Merger: 01:56 – 03:01
• Box Office Recap: 03:01 – 03:46
• NBA Playoffs: 03:46 – 03:58

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Transcript

[A]

This is a FOX News alert. A key ruling in the murder case against Luigi Mangione. I'm Dave Anthony. Moments ago, a judge suppresses some of the evidence, throwing some of it out. In this case involving the 2024 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO outside a hotel in New York City. What police found in a backpack when they arrested Mangione days later, his cell

[B]

phone, his passport, his wallet and a computer chip will not be allowed into evidence.

[A]

That's fox's Eric Shawn outside the court in New York City. Mangione also faces federal charges in that shooting death. There was something the judge will allow in this case AT trial, a handmade

[B]

9 millimeter weapon apparently under this ruling that will be allowed to be in the trial that the gun, the weapon that police say was used to kill Brian Thompson.

[A]

Again, that's Eric Shawn outside the court. Three juveniles under arrest in Austin, Tex.

[C]

Believed to be connected to 12 shootings across Austin that left four people injured over the weekend. Police say the suspects, a 15, 16 and 17 year old, allegedly stole multiple vehicles and fired what they believe were random shots at homes, pedestrians and two fire stations.

[A]

That's fox's Carli Shimkus in a court filing. In Florida this morning. President Trump is moving to withdraw his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaks of his tax returns amid reports the Trump administration is preparing a compensation for allies of the president he believes were wrongfully investigated. The president's also warning Iran the clock is ticking with the two sides still at a standstill in talks. He posted on Truth Social they better move fast or there will be nothing left of them. Adding time is of the essence as the president gets ready this week for a meeting with his national security team considering the possibility of resuming military strikes. America's listening to FOX News on Wall street, it's a mixed bag. To start the week. The dow is up 138 points, but the NASDAQ is down 40. The S&P 500 gaining 2. The price of oil down more than 2%. WTI around $103 a barrel at the gas pump. No change today. But AAA's national average of regular at $4.51 per gallon is a penny less than a week ago after spiking up more than a buck 50 in the Iran conflict. And this is a big deal.

[D]

Two energy giants emerging next era of Flor Virginia's Dominion Energy. It's a $67 billion deal. NextEra revealed recently that it's teaming up with Alphabet's Google Cloud to build data center campuses paired with power generation across the US they are restarting a nuclear reactor in Iowa that closed six years ago because of wind damage. The merger will require approval from multiple state regulators in addition to the federal government. Jenny Coselda, FOX News at the movies.

[A]

Michael Jackson back on top of the box office.

[E]

The King of Pop biopic moonwalked its way back to number one this weekend, pulling in $26 million domestically in its fourth week in theaters.

[F]

Do you know what I'm after?

[G]

You want to be the biggest star in the world.

[E]

And that pushes the film's worldwide haul past the 700 million dollar mark. Fashion still rules the Runway, too. The Devil wears Prada 2 is strutted into second place with 18 million DOL, bringing its global total to more than 546 million. Meantime, newcomer Obsession turned plenty of heads, beating expectations with a $16.1 million debut. Carmen Roberts, FOX News in the NBA

[A]

playoffs, the Western Conference finals start tonight. Defending champion Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio. The east finals start tomorrow in New York. The Knicks against the Cavaliers. Cleveland advanced last night with a 31 point blowout win over Detroit. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX NEWS.