Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing retains high-powered NY attorney [Video]

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has retained a high-powered New York attorney and former CNN legal analyst to represent him, Fox News Digital has learned. 

Karen Friedman Agnifilo will represent Mangione as he faces a second-degree murder charge in New York for the Dec. 4 shooting in Manhattan, a spokesperson for Friedman Agnifilo has confirmed.

Friedman Agnifilo previously worked as the chief assistant district attorney in the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office for seven years and has experience in New York City’s criminal justice system. She has worked in private practice for the past three years with Agnifilo Intrater LLP.

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“Karen Friedman Agnifilo of Agnifilo Intrater LLP has been officially retained to represent Luigi Mangione in New York,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

“Ms. Friedman Agnifilo is a longtime veteran of the …