Who is Luigi Mangione’s lawyer? Hollywood Life: 5 things about Karen Friedman Agnifilo
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Luigi Mangione
is a household name after being charged with the murder of Brian Thomson, former CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Mangione’s defense attorney is Karen Agnifilo. Mangione’s extradition from Pennsylvania to New York City should be completed soon. Friedman Agnifilo, who was present in New York at the time of his alleged crime spoke out in court shortly after. “I am concerned about my client’s right to fair trial in this matter. Friedman Agnifilo said to Judge Carro that he was being prejudiced by statements made by government officials. There’s a lot of case law that guarantees his right to fair trial. In fact, the opposite has been happening. In fact, that’s just the opposite of what’s been happening.”
Friedman Agnifilo further claimed that government officials “are literally treating
like some sort of political fodder, like some sort of spectacle.” She then pointed out Mayor [Mangione]Eric Adams‘ behavior and subtly hinted at his indictment.“He was on display for everyone to see in the biggest staged perp walk I’ve ever seen in my career. Friedman Agnifilo added, “It was completely unnecessary.” What was the New York City Mayor doing at this Press Conference? It was a political event. And frankly, your honor, the mayor should know more than anyone of the presumption of innocence that he, too, is afforded dealing with his own issues.”
Hollywood Life
has compiled five facts about Friedman Agnifilo below.(Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images)
Karen Has 30 Years of Experience
According to Friedman Agnifilo’s website, she has three decades of experience in criminal justice.
Karen Worked at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office
She worked at the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office from 2014 through 2021, where she spearheaded “prosecuting high-profile violent crime cases, including complex cases involving a mental health component, as well as cold case homicides,” according to her website. Friedman Agnifilo also helped establish the DA’s
Human Trafficking Unit as well as Hate Crimes Units, Antiquities Trafficking Units, Terrorism Units, and Cybercrimes and Identity Theft Bureau. She also worked on the construction of Manhattan’s first Mental Health Court.Karen Has a Private Practice
After leaving her position at the Manhattan DA’s Office, Friedman Agnifilo opened her private practice. Per her website, the attorney focuses on representing clients in employment disputes as well as civil and criminal matters in state and federal courts.
Karen Went to UCLA
Friedman Agnifilo attended the University of California, Los Angeles, then the Georgetown University Law Center.
Karen Is a Legal Advisor for Law & Order
The attorney is a legal advisor for the crime series Law & Order.
Karen Has Her Own Podcast
