Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Killing Adds Prominent Defense Lawyer to Team
New York Prosecutors Seek to Extradite Suspect from Pennsylvania
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Luigi Mangione, has added a prominent defense lawyer to his legal team as Manhattan prosecutors work to return him from Pennsylvania to face a murder charge.
Defense Lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo Joins the Team
Friedman Agnifilo, a former high-ranking deputy in the Manhattan district attorney’s office, has been retained by Mangione’s law firm, Agnifilo Intrater LLP. The firm confirmed in a statement that she would be representing Mangione, but would not be commenting on the case at this time.
Background on Defense Lawyer
Friedman Agnifilo has a strong background in the legal system, having served as the Chief Assistant District Attorney from 2014 to 2021 and previously heading the office’s trial division. She has also made frequent TV appearances, co-hosts a weekly podcast, and is the legal adviser for the TV show "Law & Order".
Extradition Proceedings Underway
Mangione was arrested on Monday after a customer at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, recognized him as the person being sought by police in the December 4 killing of Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Police say Mangione was found with a gun, mask, and writings linking him to the ambush outside the New York Hilton Midtown, where Thompson was arriving for his company’s annual investor conference.
Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Seeks Extradition
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said that his office would continue to press forward with parallel proceedings, whether Mangione agrees to waive extradition or contests it. "We’ll be ready whether he is going to waive extradition or whether he is going to contest extradition," he said.
Gov. Kathy Hochul Ready to Intervene
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has said she is prepared to ask her Pennsylvania counterpart, Gov. Josh Shapiro, to issue a governor’s warrant requiring Mangione’s extradition if he does not agree to be moved voluntarily.
Conclusion
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has added a prominent defense lawyer to his team as Manhattan prosecutors work to return him from Pennsylvania to face a murder charge. The case is ongoing, with extradition proceedings underway and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office seeking to bring Mangione back to New York to face justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Luigi Mangione?
A: Luigi Mangione is the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson.
Q: What is the current status of the case?
A: The case is ongoing, with extradition proceedings underway and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office seeking to bring Mangione back to New York to face a murder charge.
Q: Who is Karen Friedman Agnifilo?
A: Karen Friedman Agnifilo is a former high-ranking deputy in the Manhattan district attorney’s office and a prominent defense lawyer who has been retained by Mangione’s law firm.
Q: What is the motive behind the killing?
A: The motive behind the killing is still unclear and is part of the ongoing investigation.
