Luigi Mangione hires attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo for his defense in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC
New York: So, here’s the scoop. Luigi Mangione has brought in a big-name attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, to help him out. This comes after he was arrested for the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Thompson, who’s 50, was shot outside the New York Hilton in Midtown on December 4. It was a pretty wild scene, and after a week-long manhunt, they finally caught Mangione munching on a burger at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Right now, he’s sitting in a Pennsylvania jail, no bond, while he fights extradition back to New York. He’s facing some serious charges, including second-degree murder and gun law violations.
His current lawyer in Pennsylvania, Thomas Dickey, has been on the case since Tuesday. But now, with Agnifilo on board, things are heating up. She’s got a solid reputation in New York’s legal circles.
Agnifilo has been around the block in criminal justice for over 30 years. She used to be the chief assistant district attorney in Manhattan and has worked with big names like Michael Bloomberg on criminal justice reforms.
Since 2021, she’s been in private practice and is a partner at Agnifilo Law Group. Plus, she’s a familiar face on TV, often sharing her insights on legal matters.
While she hasn’t commented on Mangione’s case yet, her experience is definitely a plus. People in the know say she’s got the chops to navigate the tricky waters of the legal system.
As for Mangione, his previous lawyer hinted that he’ll likely plead not guilty. It’s going to be interesting to see how this all plays out.