Additional Coverage:
- Luigi Mangione Hires Top NY Attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Wife Of Diddy’s Lawyer (newsbreak.com)
A prominent attorney couple is now representing two individuals involved in high-profile criminal cases.
Karen Friedman Agnifilo will defend Luigi Mangione, who faces murder charges for killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Agnifilo previously worked as the chief assistant district attorney in Manhattan.
Meanwhile, Agnifilo’s husband, Marc Agnifilo, is representing rapper Diddy in a separate case. Agnifilo has stated that Diddy is staying positive in jail and will testify in his own defense.
Mangione is currently fighting extradition to New York City. His initial attorney said he plans to plead not guilty. However, the Manhattan DA may drop the extradition fight.
Attorney David B. Irwin, who has been advising the Mangione family, says they are unaware of all the details of the case.
Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania after a customer recognized him from suspect photos.