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CBS News
07-08-2025
- CBS News
Minnesota Supreme Court says it's legal to carry a ghost gun without a serial number
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that it is legal for Minnesotans to carry a ghost gun without a serial number. The ruling stems from a case in 2022, when a state patrol trooper responded to a rollover crash in Fridley. The driver told the trooper that there was a pistol inside the car that he did not have a permit to carry. While searching the car, the trooper found the ghost gun, which did not have a serial number. The man was charged with felony possession of a firearm without a serial number and carrying a pistol without a permit. He moved to dismiss the serial number charge, citing lack of probable cause. A Minnesota statute written in 1994 criminalized receiving or possessing a firearm that is "not identified by a serial number." Judge Paul Thissen wrote in the majority opinion that the statute references federal law. Minnesota does not have an independent system in place to require serial numbers to identify firearms, and the statute does not clearly define what the serial number would reference. The court determined that the statute criminalizes possessing a firearm not identified by a serial number "only if federal law requires that the firearm have a serial number." In the majority opinion, Thissen wrote that ghost guns without serial numbers "pose real dangers to public safety and the proper regulation of such weapons is an important policy issue. Many states have regulated ghost guns through the legislative process, yet Minnesota has not acted." Ghost guns are assembled from parts put together by people other than licensed manufacturers. Since they're made without a serial number, they're difficult to track. Between 2016 and 2021, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said there were more than 45,000 suspected ghost guns recovered from crime scenes across the country.
CBS News
14-07-2025
- CBS News
Man sentenced to life plus 40 years for double shooting with ghost gun in Baltimore
A man was sentenced to life in prison plus 40 years for using a ghost gun in a double shooting in Baltimore, according to the city state's attorney's office. Dabrae Edwards, 19, died in the shooting on May 19, 2023, and another 19-year-old was injured. Deonte Price was found guilty of the shooting in May 2025. He will not be eligible for parole during the first 10 years of his prison sentence, according to prosecutors. Ghost gun shooting in Baltimore Baltimore police found the two victims after responding to the reported double shooting in the 200 block of East Street. Edwards was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head and was found unresponsive. The other 19-year-old was suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg, court documents show. Both victims were taken to a hospital, where Edwards died from his injuries on May 21, 2023. Investigators recovered a .40 caliber ghost gun with an extended magazine at the scene. During the investigation, CCTV video revealed the moments that Edward parked his car in the 200 block of East Street. The other 19-year-old was seen getting out of the passenger seat of Edwards' car and talking with a group of men on a corner, according to court documents. The 19-year-old stepped out of frame with one of the men, and when he was seen again, Price was to his left. The video showed Price as he appeared to be holding the 19-year-old's right arm, restricting his movement. Edwards was then seen opening the passenger door of his car while still in the driver's seat. Price then bent down to look into the vehicle and fired a handgun at Edwards, according to court evidence. A second suspect, who has not been identified or arrested, also fired shots at the vehicle. Edwards tried to flee the scene, but lost control of the car, which crashed into a rowhome. Both Price and the second shooter fled the scene on foot, according to court documents. Baltimore police in the area chased the second shooter, who ran through a nearby apartment complex before getting away. Police arrested Price after he was found sitting in the 200 block of St. Matthews Street. During a canvas of the area, officers recovered the ghost gun and a green laser, court documents show. "The significant threat posed by ghost guns and extended magazines in the hands of violent offenders is evident in this case," said State's Attorney Ivan Bates. Cracking down on ghost guns in Maryland A ghost gun is a type of untraceable firearm that can be made by purchasing and assembling various parts, which lack serial numbers and are sometimes 3D printed. Ghost guns are often unregistered and can be purchased without background checks. They are not always considered to be illegal, though Maryland leaders have cracked down on them in recent years. In 2022, Maryland passed a law that banned all ghost guns. In 2024, Baltimore agreed to a $1.2 million settlement with ghost gun manufacturer Polymer80 after the city accused the company of negligence and violating the Maryland Consumer Protection Act for selling ghost gun kits to buyers without a background check. In the lawsuit, city leaders said Baltimore Police recovered more than 450 ghost guns in 2023. According to the department's mid-year report, Baltimore police recovered 150 ghost guns so far in 2025.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Man arrested for trying to bring "ghost gun" into Capitol Hill office building
Washington — A Maryland man has been charged with trying to bring a "ghost gun" into a House office building last week, CBS News has learned, the latest arrest involving firearms on Capitol Hill. Jason White, 35, allegedly tried to bring the gun through a security checkpoint at the Cannon House Office Building shortly after 8:30 a.m. of June 24. The firearm was detected when White placed his bag through a metal detector at an entrance to the building, according to police. The House was in session at the time, with lawmakers and staffers arriving at the Capitol complex for a series of committee hearings. "There was no serial number present anywhere on the firearm," according to an affidavit shared with CBS News. The filing said it had a barrel length of less than 12 inches and was "fully functional." Ghost guns are typically made from kits and can be assembled at home, making them untraceable by law enforcement. White was arrested and told officers he had forgotten he had the gun in his bag, a police official told CBS News. The affidavit said White is not licensed to carry a gun in Washington, D.C., and has an expired permit for a firearm in Maryland. White is facing a felony criminal charge. His attorney declined to comment to CBS News. A CBS News review of police records shows there have been more than 20 arrests for unlawful firearms possession on Capitol Hill so far this year. There were 18 such arrests in all of 2023. Supreme Court takes up case on bans for transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota killed in car crash in Spain, officials say What to know about Rep. Hakeem Jeffries hours-long House speech ahead of budget bill vote
CBS News
03-07-2025
- CBS News
Man arrested for trying to bring "ghost gun" into Capitol Hill office building
Washington — A Maryland man has been charged with trying to bring a "ghost gun" into a House office building last week, CBS News has learned, the latest arrest involving firearms on Capitol Hill. Jason White, 35, allegedly tried to bring the gun through a security checkpoint at the Cannon House Office Building shortly after 8:30 a.m. of June 24. The firearm was detected when White placed his bag through a metal detector at an entrance to the building, according to police. The House was in session at the time, with lawmakers and staffers arriving at the Capitol complex for a series of committee hearings. "There was no serial number present anywhere on the firearm," according to an affidavit shared with CBS News. The filing said it had a barrel length of less than 12 inches and was "fully functional." Ghost guns are typically made from kits and can be assembled at home, making them untraceable by law enforcement. White was arrested and told officers he had forgotten he had the gun in his bag, a police official told CBS News. The affidavit said White is not licensed to carry a gun in Washington, D.C., and has an expired permit for a firearm in Maryland. White is facing a felony criminal charge. His attorney did not immediately return requests for comment. A CBS News review of police records shows there have been more than 20 arrests for unlawful firearms possession on Capitol Hill so far this year. There were 18 such arrests in all of 2023.
Daily Mail
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione is ‘obsessed with fame' says his former cellmate
A former cellmate of alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione has claimed he's 'obsessed with fame' as he opened up about the inmate. Michael Daddea, 29, spent two nights in the same unit as Mangione, 27, after being jailed briefly on federal ghost gun charges. He uploaded a video in which he described the accused killer as calm, friendly, and surprisingly well-adjusted to life behind bars. Daddea recalled how Mangione introduced himself right away, worked as a shower cleaner, and eagerly searched newspapers for coverage of his high-profile case. The clip was later deleted by Daddea, but has since resurfaced on TikTok and won him fresh attention as commenters swooned over his good looks Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson with a homemade 'ghost gun' last December. Daddea, who served just two nights in the MDC's 4G unit before being released on $250,000 bail, recounted his shock at being housed with Mangione. He recalled: 'I thought the guard was being a wise ass. 'But then I see him - Luigi, standing there, smiling, saying, "Hey, how's it going?" Like we were at a cookout. 'Super nice. Introduced himself right away. I'd been in the unit for 10 minutes. I guess he must've seen another white kid.' Daddea claims Mangione has become a model prisoner - and something of a celebrity in the federal lockup. His video racked up more than 80,000 views before being pulled and begins with Daddea recounting his shock at being told he'd be bunking with Mangione, along with a fellow inmate known only as 'V.' According to Daddea, the two hit it off instantly: 'I told him, "Yo, it's an honor to meet you." And he actually seemed touched. Said we were the first guys who even knew who he was or cared.' Mangione responded: 'You two are the first kids that came in here who knew who I was or even cared about it.' Daddea said they former a a brief but intense bond was forged with the pair sharing every meal and talking about religion. He said they even received Ash Wednesday ashes together when a visiting priest made the rounds in early March. 'We would just eat, bulls***,' Daddea said in the clip. 'He'd grab his tray and come sit with us like clockwork.' Mangione's days behind bars appear to be mundane. According to Daddea, the Ivy League-educated suspect has adapted with an eerie calm, serving as a 'collie' - in prison slang, that means an inmate with an assigned job. His task is to scrub the communal showers clean. 'He's the guy who cleans the washrooms,' Daddea said. 'Not what you'd expect from someone who allegedly assassinated a CEO, right?' In addition to his janitorial duties, Daddea told how Mangione spends his free time jogging laps around the unit and scouring the local New York Daily News and New York Post for mentions of his case. 'He'd have me help look through some to see if there's articles about him,' Daddea wrote in a now-deleted comment. But Daddea also drew admiring comments on TikTok and Instagram. 'Came here after the viral comments, stayed because you're fine as f***,' one user swooned. MDC got a dating app we should be downloading or??' joked another. 'Okay, so you were def in the pretty boy unit, right?' added a third. But internet fame is a double-edged sword. On X, Daddea revealed he's also received hate comments and threats since his video gained traction. He is still facing serious charges for allegedly manufacturing more than two dozen untraceable firearms using 3D printers. Despite his own serious charges, Mangione seems to be making the most of federal detention. In an electronic message dated June 3, the accused killer expressed gratitude for 'Chicken Thursdays,' 'Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce,' and 'thousands of books and letters' from supporters. Mangione who faces a charge of first-degree murder and the potential for a death sentence if convicted described his current cellmate as someone who 'tolerates the clutter of all my papers, shares his unique wisdom, and doesn't hesitate to humble me when I need it.' He even praised the correctional officers and staff, writing: 'They're nothing like what The Shawshank Redemption or The Stanford Prison Experiment had me believe. There's the occasional minor dissent, but nothing like that.' Surveillance footage from December 4 appears to show a man alleged to be Mangione raising a home made firearm, one eerily similar to the type Daddea himself was charged with producing, and firing multiple rounds into the back of CEO Brian Thompson near 56th Street in Midtown Manhattan. He spent five days on the run before he was ultimately arrested in Pennsylvania and hit with a suite of federal charges, including murder and terrorism. Mangione has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to appear in court again on Thursday. According to a manifesto reportedly found on him at the time of his arrest, Mangione was inspired by the appalling state of healthcare in the U.S. In it, he allegedly blamed healthcare insurers for 'continuing to abuse our country for immense profit because the American public has allwed [sic] them to get away with it.' Mangione celebrated his birthday behind bars on May 6, with a letter he sent to mark the occasion emerging on social media last week. He wrote that the number one thing he was grateful for is 'my friends, for being there when I needed it most.' '(Number two), my family, for [REDACTED - my personal life is none of your business!].' He paid tribute to the guards and mail staff at the federal correctional facility in the letter, thanking the mail room workers for having 'photocopied and processed thousands of letters sent to me from over 40 countries - your efforts are appreciated by so many.' Case: He spent five days on the run before he was ultimately arrested in Pennsylvania and hit with a suite of federal charges, including murder and terrorism The 27-year-old went on to thank an array of people in his letter, from those who donated over a million dollars to his legal defense, to his 'Latinas for Mangione' fan club. The alleged killer is not expected to stand trial for Thompson's murder until 2026. He described his life in jail as a 'predicament' that has pros and cons. While saying he lives a 'Groundhog Day' lifestyle of monotony in the MDC Brooklyn walls, Mangione said this has also brought him close to 'many talented and generous individuals.'
