Luigi Mangione attorney argues alleged writings not a 'manifesto'

The use of the word "manifesto" describing the writings allegedly found in accused killer Luigi Mangione’s backpack is wrong, according to Mangione’s attorney.

What we know:

The attorney for Luigi Mangione says the use of the word "manifesto" to describe the writings allegedly found in Mangione’s backpack during his Pennsylvania arrest, is incorrect.

The comments were a part of a court filing this week.

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Luigi Mangione charged in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, court records show

New York prosecutors have filed murder and other charges against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, court documents show.

The backstory:

Mangione is charged with first-degree murder, among other charges, for allegedly shooting and killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York sidewalk in December of 2024.

He was found at a McDonald’s in Altoona on December 9th, when he was detained and searched.

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