Luigi Mangione Hires Attorney in Murder Case

Luigi Mangione, charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has retained prominent attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo, a former chief assistant district attorney in Manhattan. Mangione, 26, was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a five-day manhunt following the fatal shooting on December 4. He faces multiple charges, including murder and weapon offenses, with evidence including fingerprints and a 3D-printed gun linking him to the crime scene. Agnifilo's extensive experience in high-profile prosecutions is expected to bolster Mangione's defense as he fights extradition to New York. Supporters have raised over $97,000 for his legal fees amid the ongoing case, which has sparked significant public attention regarding healthcare access issues. A preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania is scheduled for December 23, as legal proceedings continue to unfold.