Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded not guilty in a packed Manhattan courtroom on Monday, according to the New York Post. The 26-year-old appeared confident as his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, raised concerns about his right to a fair trial.
Agnifilo criticized public statements by officials, claiming they have prejudiced the case. She also denounced Mangione’s public perp walk after extradition, calling it unconstitutional and politically motivated.
The defense maintains Mangione is being unfairly treated amid heightened public scrutiny and political tensions surrounding the case.
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