Luigi Mangione's Attorney Accuses Police of Leaking 'Manifesto' in CEO Murder Case

Luigi Mangione's defense attorney, Karen Agnifilo, accused law enforcement of leaking writings purportedly belonging to her client and labeling them as a 'manifesto' in order to incite public fear and support terrorism charges against him. Mangione, charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested with a 9mm pistol and a notebook allegedly detailing his intentions, but Agnifilo argues there is 'absolutely no evidence' that he authored the manifesto. She contends that the police's release of these documents prejudices the case and unjustly portrays Mangione as a terrorist. Agnifilo claims that this strategy is aimed at justifying the enhanced charge of first-degree murder as an act of terrorism. The defense maintains that the narrative constructed by law enforcement has exacerbated public alarm regarding Mangione's actions. The case continues to unfold as the defense seeks to counter the prosecution's claims based on the leaked materials.