Luigi Mangione 'does not support violent actions,' attorney says as political attacks mount across the US
Luigi Mangione's attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, asserts that her client does not support or condone violent actions, rejecting attempts to link him to a series of unrelated political attacks across the U.S. The comments follow recent incidents, including an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and arson attacks where suspects referenced Mangione. Prosecutors argue Mangione's alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was intended to inspire broader ideological violence, while his defense maintains the act was not political and that connecting him to other crimes is prejudicial. The debate has intensified amid political rhetoric labeling Mangione a 'left-wing extremist,' which his legal team calls a baseless and dangerous narrative.
- ▪Luigi Mangione's attorney states he does not support or condone political violence and denies any connection to recent unrelated attacks.
- ▪Cole Allen, a California teacher, was arrested for allegedly attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- ▪Prosecutors allege Mangione's killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was intended to inspire broader ideological violence, citing inscribed shell casings and journals.
- ▪Several suspects in separate violent incidents have referenced Mangione, including Daniel Moreno-Gama and Chamel Abdulkarim, raising concerns about copycat behavior.
- ▪Mangione's legal team argues that portraying him as a 'left-wing extremist' is politically motivated and prejudicial, especially with the death penalty under consideration.
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Luigi Mangione Luigi Mangione 'does not support violent actions,' attorney says as political attacks mount across the US Attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo says repeated attempts to connect her client to unrelated acts are 'dangerous' By Michael Ruiz Fox News Published April 28, 2026 11:43am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Hannity dives into the twisted minds of Luigi Mangione, Tyler Robinson in new Fox Nation special Fox News host Sean Hannity explores youth radicalization and the backgrounds of Luigi Mangione, Tyler Robinson and more in ‘Radicalized: with Sean Hannity.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Luigi Mangione's legal team is urging an end to political violence in the U.S. and distancing the accused assassin from the suspects in a series of similar but unrelated crimes. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('tablet', 'lb2', 'tablet-tw-ad-lb2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban1', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban1', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } "As we have stated before in multiple public court filings, Mr. Mangione does not support violent actions and does not condone past or future political violence," his attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, told Fox News Digital. "These repeated attempts to connect him to unrelated acts or to insinuate that he condones or supports these acts are irresponsible, dangerous and prejudicial."Her comments came in response to a request for comment from Fox News Digital in the wake of the latest attack, over the weekend at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington, D.C. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('desktop', 'lb2', 'desktop-desk-ad-lb2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } A 31-year-old California teacher named Cole Allen was arrested after allegedly shooting a U.S. Secret Service agent in the chest in a failed attempt to get into the event, attended by President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, the first lady, cabinet members and prominent media figures. if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('mobile', 'ban2', 'mobile-mw-ad-ban2', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } NYC PROSECUTORS SHARE EVIDENCE PHOTOS REVEALING LUIGI MANGIONE'S POSSESSIONS AT TIME OF ARREST Luigi Mangione appears in State Supreme Court in Manhattan on Dec. 12, 2025, during an evidence suppression hearing in the murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. (Christian Monterrosa/Bloomberg) if (window && window.foxstrike && Array.isArray(window.foxstrike.cmd)) { window.foxstrike.cmd.push(function(Strike) { Strike.insertAd('tablet', 'lb3', 'tablet-tw-ad-lb3', ''); }); } else { console.error('Error: window.foxstrike not found'); } Federal prosecutors have accused Allen of attempting to assassinate the president and filed federal firearms charges, alleging he wrote a "manifesto" sent to relatives and his former employer."Cole Allen traveled across the…
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