Lawyers for Luigi Mangione alleged the Manhattan DA violated HIPAA by using a fake subpoena to get medical records, prompting a call for sanctions or dismissal.
Attorneys for Mangione claim the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office broke the law by gaining access to his private health records surreptitiously.
In a new court filing, the defense accuses prosecutors of violating HIPAA, the federal law that protects medical privacy. They say the DA’s office pressured Mangione’s health insurer, Aetna, into handing over documents without a court order or consent from any party involved.
According to the filing, prosecutors faked a court date and used a ‘false and fraudulent’ subpoena, warning Aetna it would be held in contempt of court if it didn’t comply.
Mangione’s lawyers are now asking the judge to sanction the DA’s office, including the possibility of throwing out the charges entirely. They are requesting a formal evidentiary hearing on the matter.
The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office told Fox News it will respond in court papers. It said very limited information was requested from Aetna and Aetna sent additional materials in error.