People Are Nodding Their Heads In Agreement After Luigi Mangione's

As you likely know, Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is facing several murder charges, including murder as an act of terrorism, using a firearm to commit murder, and stalking.

A person with curly hair in a courtroom setting, looking thoughtful, with another person nearby — Curtis Means / POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Well, earlier today, Mangione pleaded “not guilty” to the charges.

A person in a courtroom setting, sitting next to individuals in professional attire — Curtis Means / POOL/AFP via Getty Images

And what’s more — one of his lawyers, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, used the court appearance to express concern over Mangione’s “right to a fair trial,” saying, “Like every other defendant, he’s entitled to a presumption of innocence.”

Courtroom scene with a seated man in a red sweater, a standing woman speaking, and two officers in uniform present — Curtis Means / POOL/AFP via Getty Images

“His rights are being violated,” Friedman Agnifilo continued as she pointed to Mangione’s extradition from Pennsylvania to New York last week, where he arrived via helicopter…

A person in an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs is escorted by multiple NYPD officers from a helicopter — New York Daily News / TNS

…and was walked by officials and law enforcement.

A group of law enforcement officers escort a person in an orange jumpsuit, standing near a police helicopter in an industrial area — Stephanie Keith / Getty Images

A lot of them carried massive guns.

A person in an orange jumpsuit is escorted by police officers in tactical gear — Xny / GC Images

And even New York Mayor Eric Adams joined the spectacle.

A group of people, including a man in a formal coat and scarf and a woman in a belted coat, walking outdoors surrounded by others — Xny / GC Images

“He was on display for everyone to see in the biggest staged perp walk I’ve ever seen in my career. It was absolutely unnecessary. He’s been cooperative with law enforcement,” Friedman Agnifilo said, seemingly arguing that the perp walk could sway public opinion ahead of Mangione’s trial.

A woman in a professional setting sits with her hands clasped, listening intently. A man in a sweater looks on from the side — Curtis Means / POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Then came the line that is now going viral: “And frankly, your honor, the mayor should know more than anyone of the presumption of innocence that he, too, is afforded.”

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Yes, Mangione’s lawyer called out Mayor Adams’s appearance at the perp walk as he, himself, is currently facing charges related to bribery and fraud following a federal corruption investigation.

A person in a suit stands in front of a podium with NYC.GOV/WINS, speaking at an event — New York Daily News / TNS

Friedman Agnifilo’s concern was echoed largely online. “It is crazy to get perp walked by a guy under multiple corruption controversies,” one X user wrote.

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“Eric Adams joining Mangione’s perp walk while he himself remains under federal indictment for bribery and campaign finance fraud is one of the greatest political bits we’ve seen thus far this century,” another person added.

Eric Adams joining Mangione’s perp walk while he himself remains under federal indictment for bribery and campaign finance fraud is one of the greatest political bits we’ve seen thus far this century. https://t.co/XknUB77S7o

— WI (@_WorldWarWayne_) December 23, 2024

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Others applauded Friedman Agnifilo for calling it like she sees it…

“And frankly your honor, the mayor should know better than anyone of the presumption of innocence that he too is afforded when dealing with his own… issues” GAG THAT FRAUD https://t.co/2WimfkXYts

— ren. (@R3N1GADE) December 23, 2024

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…as many certainly felt he was not only out of place…

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…but many are also suggesting Mayor Adams may have been using the perp walk to shift attention. “the mayor is most definitely trying to take the heat off himself,” one person said.

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Regardless, a large-held belief online centers around the idea that the highly-publicized and attended perp walk has the potential to shift public opinion ahead of the trial. “Luigi’s attorney, is absolutely correct that it prejudices her client ahead of and during any trial,” someone concluded.

Of the many problematic aspects of the perp walk, Eric Adams’ self-indulgent inclusion was the most problematic. And Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Luigi’s attorney, is absolutely correct that it prejudices her client ahead of and during any trial. https://t.co/paJphOZk9E

— Waqar Vick Rehman (@WaqarVick) December 23, 2024

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But what are your thoughts on Adams’s perp walk appearance, as well as how it could affect the trial moving forward? Let us know in the comments.

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