Luigi Mangione, is facing murder charges for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has retained high-powered attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo as his legal representative,Karen, a prominent New York attorney who transitioned to private practice in 2021 after serving as the chief assistant district attorney in Manhattan under Cyrus Vance Jr., is now taking on this high-profile case. This news is significant not only due to her legal prowess but also because she is married to Marc Agnifilo, one of the attorneys representing Diddy in another major criminal case.
Marc Agnifilo was featured in TMZ’s documentary “The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment,” where he discussed Diddy’s positive outlook in jail and his preparation for his defense. Meanwhile, Karen is handling Mangione’s case as he contests extradition to New York City, although recent statements from the Manhattan District Attorney suggest they may drop the extradition fight. Thomas Dickey, Mangione’s initial attorney, has indicated that Luigi plans to plead not guilty.
Attorney David B. Irwin, who has been advising the Mangione family, mentioned that the family is still unaware of all the details surrounding the case. Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after being recognized by a customer at a McDonald’s, prompting an employee to notify the authorities.