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Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo return with a new episode of the top-rated Legal AF podcast. On tonight's docket: Judge Chutkan green lights a lawsuit challenging Trump's “tyranny” and use of Musk/DOGE, while issuing a surprise ruling involving Trump himself. A federal judge slams Trump for deporting individuals to South Sudan who aren't even from there—prompting Trump to appeal to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Harvard appears to be gaining the upper hand in its legal battle with Trump. And the scandals keep piling up, from crypto schemes to alleged pay-for-pardon deals. All this and more at the intersection of law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Qualia: Head to https://qualialife.com/LEGALAF and use promo code: LEGALAF at checkout for 15% off your purchase! Uplift: Elevate your workspace and energize your year with Uplift Desk. Go to https://upliftdesk.com/legalaf for a special offer exclusive to our audience. Fatty 15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEGALAF and using code LEGALAF at checkout. Check Out The Popok Firm: https://thepopokfirm.com/ Subscribe to the NEW Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On the midweek edition of the Legal AF podcast, Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Dina Doll break down a new ruling by a federal judge finding the Trump administration in violation of a court order, Trump's official acceptance of a Qatari jet, Alina Habba's use of legal retribution to target political opponents in New Jersey, and a new probe into Andrew Cuomo launched by the Trump DOJ. This and more on the midweek edition of Legal AF! Support Our Sponsors: Vessi: Take the first step toward adventure with Vessi. Visit https://vessi.com/LEGALAF to keep your travels comfortable and dry. Explore confidently and enjoy 15% off your first pair at checkout! Uplift: Elevate your workspace and energize your year with Uplift Desk. Go to https://upliftdesk.com/legalaf for a special offer exclusive to our audience. Delete Me: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to join https://deleteme.com/LEGALAF and use promo code LEGALAF at checkout. Laundry Sauce: For 20% off your order head to https://LaundrySauce.com/LEGALAF20 and use code LEGALAF20 Moink: Keep American farming going by signing up at https://MoinkBox.com/LEGALAF RIGHT NOW and listeners of this show get FREE WINGS for LIFE! Subscribe to the NEW Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo anchor the midweek edition of the Legal AF pod and debate: how Trump is selling the presenting and influencing peddling on his tour of the Arab countries; whether the Supreme Court will pull the plug on birthright citizenship or hand trump another loss tomorrow during its oral argument; how federal judges are resisting Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act; Judge Hannah Dugan firing back at Trump using his own case against him in her criminal indictment case; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Remi: Go to https://shopremi.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout for 50% off. Viia: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/legalaf and use code LEGALAF! Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Qualia: Head to https://qualialife.com/LEGALAF and use promo code: LEGALAF at checkout for 15% off your purchase! Subscribe to the NEW Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok & Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back on the top rated Legal AF x Meidas Touch podcast debating: the greatest scandal to hit a US president in history; the new anti transgender soldier decision by the Supreme Court; federal judges including Trump's own ruling against him this week in a series of cases involving Trump's phony use of the Alien Enemies Act and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support our Sponsors: One Skin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF Naked Wines: Join the Naked Wines community and head to https://NakedWines.com/legalaf for 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included Lumen: Head to https://Lumen.me/legalaf and use code: LEGALAF to get 20% off your lumen today! Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Subscribe to the NEW Legal AF Substack: https://substack.com/@legalaf Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo return for the top-rated Legal AF podcast to debate: 1) Trump's disastrous first 100 days; 2) the Supreme Court potentially tearing down the final wall between church and state; 3) a judge moving closer to holding Trump and his administration in contempt; 4) a new “mother of all lawsuits” filed against the Trump administration—and much more. Support Our Sponsors: Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Remi: Go to https://shopremi.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout for 50% off. Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEGALAF and using code LEGALAF at checkout. Uplift: Elevate your workspace and energize your year with Uplift Desk. Go to https://upliftdesk.com/legalaf for a special offer exclusive to our audience. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo on the top rated Legal AF podcast, discuss: Judge Xinis' scathing new order against Trump putting his Administration well on the way to another contempt finding; the Supreme Court and 4th Circuit rulings rocking Trump's world as he reconsiders his losing fight with Courts and the Supreme Court because the public is telling him he's a loser in polling; Trump's pathetically weak attacks on NY AG Leticia James as she opens another investigation about him; more fair minded prosecutors quit the DOJ and tell off the Trump Administration on the way out; law firms are winning against Trump in the courtroom; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: Vessi: Take the first step toward adventure with Vessi. Visit https://vessi.com/LEGALAF to keep your travels comfortable and dry. Explore confidently and enjoy 15% off your first pair at checkout! Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Lume deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code legalaf at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Fatty 15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEGALAF and using code LEGALAF at checkout. Remi: Save your smile and your bank account with Remi! Get up to 50% off your custom-fit mouth guard at https://ShopRemi.com/LEGALAF today! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo, on the top-rated Legal AF podcast, debate a judge's decision to hold the Trump Administration in contempt of court with a referral for prosecution imminent. They also break down another federal judge preparing to do the same over Trump's refusal to secure the release of Armando Garcia, his losing legal battles against the media, and much more from the ever-tumultuous intersection of law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/legalaf and use code LEGALAF! REMI: Save your smile and your bank account with Remi! Get up to 50% off your custom-fit mouth guard at https://ShopRemi.com/LEGALAF today! ARMRA: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! UPLIFT: Elevate your workspace and energize your year with Uplift Desk. Go to https://upliftdesk.com/legalaf for a special offer exclusive to our audience. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back on the Top 10 rated Legal AF podcast to debate: Trump flinching and hitting the emergency break on his half-baked tariff plan, while finding a new way to commit stock manipulation crimes as well; the Supreme Court finding "technicalities" to support Trump in 3 separate cases; the Supreme Court on the verge of deciding whether we live in America or a country where an innocent man because of a "screw up" can rot in a foreign jail without due process as the ACLU files new suits on immigration issues, the DOJ fires lawyers for telling the truth to judges, and other senior lawyers head for the exit, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support our Sponsors: One Skin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF Vessi: Take the first step toward adventure with Vessi. Visit https://vessi.com/LEGALAF to keep your travels comfortable and dry. Explore confidently and enjoy 15% off your first pair at checkout! Soul: Go to https://GetSoul.com and use code LEGALAF to get 30% OFF your order! Oracle: See if your company qualifies at https://Oracle.com/LEGALAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo join forces again on the Legal AF podcast, and debate the success of a new federal lawsuit to accuse the Trump Administration of violating, what else, the Federal Records Act by having a "signal group chat" about war plans, a case assigned to Trump's least favorite judge Chief Judge Boasberg(!); an update on the Alien Enemies Act case in which a trial judge and now a federal appeals court have stopped Trump dead in his tracks from using a phony "war proclamation" to invoke war powers and deport people in the middle of night without due process; how soon Attorneys General will sue this week the Trump Administration to stop their assault on voting rights and the creation of new barriers to people voting through phony "ID" laws through Executive Orders; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/LegalAF to get 15% off your first order when you use LEGALAF at checkout. Qualia: Head to https://qualialife.com/LEGALAF and use promo code: LEGALAF at checkout for 15% off your purchase! Soul: Go to https://GetSoul.com and use code LEGALAF to get 30% OFF your order! Three Day Blinds: For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to https://3DayBlinds.com/LEGALAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Laptop, the Lawsuit, and the Loaded Allegations Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in broad daylight outside a Manhattan hotel, is asking for a laptop. Not to scroll Twitter, binge Netflix, or chat with anyone on the outside. Just a stripped-down, offline machine so he can review the mountain of evidence that's been handed over in his case — over 15,000 pages of documents and thousands of hours of video. And while that may sound like a pretty routine legal request, nothing about this case is routine. Mangione is facing murder charges in New York — but not just any kind of murder charge. He's being prosecuted under a rarely used state statute: murder as an act of terrorism. That's a legal label normally reserved for large-scale, politically motivated attacks — not often applied to an alleged single-victim, point-blank shooting. But prosecutors say Mangione's actions meet the definition, based on what he allegedly wrote, said, and engraved on bullets — yes, actual bullets — expressing rage at health insurance companies and what he saw as corporate corruption. This all unfolded in December, when Thompson, 50 years old and a father of two, was preparing to speak at a UnitedHealthcare investor conference in Manhattan. Moments before he was supposed to walk on stage, he was shot and killed just outside the venue. The murder sent shockwaves through the business world. In the days that followed, some health insurers scrambled to move meetings online and beef up security — because this didn't feel random. It felt like a statement. Mangione, 26, was arrested days later in Pennsylvania, where authorities say he was carrying weapons and ammunition. He's been in federal custody ever since. And it's not just New York charges he's facing. There's also a federal case — a big one — where the possibility of the death penalty is on the table. Plus, some gun charges still hanging in Pennsylvania. But back to that laptop. His legal team says there's simply too much material for him to sift through during the limited window of jailhouse visits. They want him to be able to work through it in his cell, solo — and under tight controls. No internet. No messaging. No distractions. Just the evidence, and a shot at building his defense. The Manhattan DA's office, which is leading the terrorism-murder case, hasn't commented publicly on the request. But prosecutors have raised concerns, pointing out that witnesses in the case have reportedly been threatened. They haven't said Mangione was behind those threats, but they're clearly worried about giving him any tool that could be misused. Mangione's lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, is pushing back hard, saying there's zero link between her client and any alleged threats. She says denying him access to the evidence is essentially tying one hand behind his back. And in a case this complex — involving charges that could put him in prison for life, or worse — that's not something they're willing to accept. Now, for all the horror of the killing itself, the public reaction has been unusually split. Some people have vilified Mangione as a terrorist, plain and simple. Others have gone the complete opposite direction, portraying him as a kind of anti-corporate vigilante. His courtroom appearances have even drawn small groups of supporters — people who see his alleged actions as some kind of misguided protest against the healthcare industry. Through his lawyers, Mangione has acknowledged those supporters and thanked them in a public statement. But he hasn't spoken directly to the charges in court. He's pleaded not guilty in New York, and so far, hasn't entered a plea on the federal charges or the state ones in Pennsylvania. The judge hasn't ruled on the laptop request yet. If it's approved, it'll be set up to run only the evidence files, nothing else. If it's denied, Mangione will have to rely on time-limited visits with his legal team to prep for one of the most serious and high-profile murder trials New York has seen in years. #BrianThompson #LuigiMangione #HealthcareMurderCase #TerrorismCharges Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in broad daylight outside a Manhattan hotel, is asking for a laptop. Not to scroll Twitter, binge Netflix, or chat with anyone on the outside. Just a stripped-down, offline machine so he can review the mountain of evidence that's been handed over in his case — over 15,000 pages of documents and thousands of hours of video. And while that may sound like a pretty routine legal request, nothing about this case is routine. Mangione is facing murder charges in New York — but not just any kind of murder charge. He's being prosecuted under a rarely used state statute: murder as an act of terrorism. That's a legal label normally reserved for large-scale, politically motivated attacks — not often applied to an alleged single-victim, point-blank shooting. But prosecutors say Mangione's actions meet the definition, based on what he allegedly wrote, said, and engraved on bullets — yes, actual bullets — expressing rage at health insurance companies and what he saw as corporate corruption. This all unfolded in December, when Thompson, 50 years old and a father of two, was preparing to speak at a UnitedHealthcare investor conference in Manhattan. Moments before he was supposed to walk on stage, he was shot and killed just outside the venue. The murder sent shockwaves through the business world. In the days that followed, some health insurers scrambled to move meetings online and beef up security — because this didn't feel random. It felt like a statement. Mangione, 26, was arrested days later in Pennsylvania, where authorities say he was carrying weapons and ammunition. He's been in federal custody ever since. And it's not just New York charges he's facing. There's also a federal case — a big one — where the possibility of the death penalty is on the table. Plus, some gun charges still hanging in Pennsylvania. But back to that laptop. His legal team says there's simply too much material for him to sift through during the limited window of jailhouse visits. They want him to be able to work through it in his cell, solo — and under tight controls. No internet. No messaging. No distractions. Just the evidence, and a shot at building his defense. The Manhattan DA's office, which is leading the terrorism-murder case, hasn't commented publicly on the request. But prosecutors have raised concerns, pointing out that witnesses in the case have reportedly been threatened. They haven't said Mangione was behind those threats, but they're clearly worried about giving him any tool that could be misused. Mangione's lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, is pushing back hard, saying there's zero link between her client and any alleged threats. She says denying him access to the evidence is essentially tying one hand behind his back. And in a case this complex — involving charges that could put him in prison for life, or worse — that's not something they're willing to accept. Now, for all the horror of the killing itself, the public reaction has been unusually split. Some people have vilified Mangione as a terrorist, plain and simple. Others have gone the complete opposite direction, portraying him as a kind of anti-corporate vigilante. His courtroom appearances have even drawn small groups of supporters — people who see his alleged actions as some kind of misguided protest against the healthcare industry. Through his lawyers, Mangione has acknowledged those supporters and thanked them in a public statement. But he hasn't spoken directly to the charges in court. He's pleaded not guilty in New York, and so far, hasn't entered a plea on the federal charges or the state ones in Pennsylvania. The judge hasn't ruled on the laptop request yet. If it's approved, it'll be set up to run only the evidence files, nothing else. If it's denied, Mangione will have to rely on time-limited visits with his legal team to prep for one of the most serious and high-profile murder trials New York has seen in years. #BrianThompson #LuigiMangione #HealthcareMurderCase #TerrorismCharges Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
The Laptop, the Lawsuit, and the Loaded Allegations Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in broad daylight outside a Manhattan hotel, is asking for a laptop. Not to scroll Twitter, binge Netflix, or chat with anyone on the outside. Just a stripped-down, offline machine so he can review the mountain of evidence that's been handed over in his case — over 15,000 pages of documents and thousands of hours of video. And while that may sound like a pretty routine legal request, nothing about this case is routine. Mangione is facing murder charges in New York — but not just any kind of murder charge. He's being prosecuted under a rarely used state statute: murder as an act of terrorism. That's a legal label normally reserved for large-scale, politically motivated attacks — not often applied to an alleged single-victim, point-blank shooting. But prosecutors say Mangione's actions meet the definition, based on what he allegedly wrote, said, and engraved on bullets — yes, actual bullets — expressing rage at health insurance companies and what he saw as corporate corruption. This all unfolded in December, when Thompson, 50 years old and a father of two, was preparing to speak at a UnitedHealthcare investor conference in Manhattan. Moments before he was supposed to walk on stage, he was shot and killed just outside the venue. The murder sent shockwaves through the business world. In the days that followed, some health insurers scrambled to move meetings online and beef up security — because this didn't feel random. It felt like a statement. Mangione, 26, was arrested days later in Pennsylvania, where authorities say he was carrying weapons and ammunition. He's been in federal custody ever since. And it's not just New York charges he's facing. There's also a federal case — a big one — where the possibility of the death penalty is on the table. Plus, some gun charges still hanging in Pennsylvania. But back to that laptop. His legal team says there's simply too much material for him to sift through during the limited window of jailhouse visits. They want him to be able to work through it in his cell, solo — and under tight controls. No internet. No messaging. No distractions. Just the evidence, and a shot at building his defense. The Manhattan DA's office, which is leading the terrorism-murder case, hasn't commented publicly on the request. But prosecutors have raised concerns, pointing out that witnesses in the case have reportedly been threatened. They haven't said Mangione was behind those threats, but they're clearly worried about giving him any tool that could be misused. Mangione's lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, is pushing back hard, saying there's zero link between her client and any alleged threats. She says denying him access to the evidence is essentially tying one hand behind his back. And in a case this complex — involving charges that could put him in prison for life, or worse — that's not something they're willing to accept. Now, for all the horror of the killing itself, the public reaction has been unusually split. Some people have vilified Mangione as a terrorist, plain and simple. Others have gone the complete opposite direction, portraying him as a kind of anti-corporate vigilante. His courtroom appearances have even drawn small groups of supporters — people who see his alleged actions as some kind of misguided protest against the healthcare industry. Through his lawyers, Mangione has acknowledged those supporters and thanked them in a public statement. But he hasn't spoken directly to the charges in court. He's pleaded not guilty in New York, and so far, hasn't entered a plea on the federal charges or the state ones in Pennsylvania. The judge hasn't ruled on the laptop request yet. If it's approved, it'll be set up to run only the evidence files, nothing else. If it's denied, Mangione will have to rely on time-limited visits with his legal team to prep for one of the most serious and high-profile murder trials New York has seen in years. #BrianThompson #LuigiMangione #HealthcareMurderCase #TerrorismCharges Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo join forces again on the Legal AF podcast, and debate: why Trump is sending a mafia-like message to Chief Justice Roberts and why they are doubling down on their fight with the Supreme Court; whether the Supreme Court will uphold a new order blocking Trump's efforts to drum Transgender soldiers out of the military; whether a federal judge will (or can) find the Trump Administration in contempt for refusing to follow court orders; whether a federal judge will be successful in putting USAID back together again, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support our Sponsors: Zbiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEGALAF to get 15% OFF any Zbiotics Probiotic when you use promo code: LEGALAF at checkout! One Skin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Viia: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/legalaf and use code LEGALAF! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back on the top-rated Legal AF podcast and debating: a landmark order against DOGE and Musk forcing them to reveal themselves to the American People; another appellate court rules against Trump's attempt to rip birthright citizenship from the Constitution; a new order about DOGE's efforts to chloroform a federal aid agency founded by Congress; the Trump Administration's attempts to deny a NY federal judge jurisdiction by whisking a green card holder who expresses views the Administration doesn't like, to red state Louisiana; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: Remi: Save your smile and your bank account with Remi! Get up to 50% off your custom-fit mouth guard at https://ShopRemi.com/LEGALAF today! Zbiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEGALAF to get 15% OFF any Zbiotics Probiotic when you use promo code: LEGALAF at checkout! Qualia: Head to https://qualialife.com/LEGALAF and use promo code: LEGALAF at checkout for 15% off your purchase! Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Lume deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code legalaf at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gaslighting. Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that involves manipulating someone into questioning their sanity, memories, or perception of reality. Sounds horrible right? An example of this: a person or institution may say that an activist campaigning for change is irrational or “crazy,” or they may deny biases if someone confronts them about microaggressions. Nobody wants to be gaslit – it makes you feel confused, anxious, and isolated, and we know from research that feeling like that can have a real impact on your mental AND physical health. But here we are, being gaslit by the leaders of our very own United States government. And when we say things like this, I keep coming back to George Orwell's quote from 1984 - or was it 2025? - which says: “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” This is exactly what's happening now. So - how do we keep ourselves from being fooled? How do we make sure that our collective mental and physical health as a nation doesn't go down the toilet? We need to gather evidence to counteract the denial, the trivializing, the stereotyping that's happening. So, in this episode, that's what we're going to do. Gather evidence to make sure you have all the info you need to stand up and push back against people who say what's happening is normal. Educate yourselves and then each other because mainstream media is covering the chaos. We (the collective we, I mean) have to cover the truth. To be clear: nothing that's happening now is normal. And we cannot be gaslit into thinking it is. What to listen for: Why the government is not actually bloated, and the mass firings are illegal How tariffs are taxes, which will be increasing prices for YOU at the register - for eggs, houses, appliances, and more Safety and security are at risk - both domestically with air traffic concerns, all the way to the shift in our international world order - and with the reduction in healthcare and schooling, among other things sure to come What you can do, both locally and through calling your representatives. Use 5calls.org. Follow the Project 2025 Tracker: https://www.project2025.observer/ Further resources, from the Grassroots Connector substack: Investigative Journalism with Traditional Roots AP News: Globally trusted source of fast, accurate, and unbiased news. Operates as a nonprofit cooperative owned by major U.S. daily newspapers, radio, and TV stations, which share its news stories. 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Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back on the top-rated Legal AF podcast and debating: last night's Joint address and it's impact on federal cases about the role of DOGE and Musk as Trump confesses that Musk runs DOGE, and does a fist bump with a very uncomfortable looking Chief Justice Roberts; The Supreme Court's two bombshell rulings, one forcing the Trump Administration to pay $2 billion in humanitarian aid asap; and the other, allowing raw sewage to end up in your water supply (yuck); 2 new summary judgment orders forcing Trump to immediately rehire fired government watchdogs who are responsible for illegal firing of workers; a new filing by Trump's new lawyers of an appeal brief about Trump's continued efforts to transfer his felony criminal conviction from state to federal appeals court; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: One Skin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/LegalAF to get 15% off your first order when you use LEGALAF at checkout. Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/legalaf and use code LEGALAF! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karen Friedman Agnifilo, defense attorney for Luigi Mangione, says her client's constitutional rights were violated when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania in December. Authorities say Mangione fled to Pennsylvania after killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber discusses the implications of Mangione's filing with Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor Matt Mangino.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code sidebar at checkout. Download the Saily app or go to https://saily.com/sidebar HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea & Christina FalconeScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo anchor the midweek edition of the top rated Legal AF podcast. What's on tap tonight? 1) Trump is getting frustrated with losing, and just begged the Supreme Court to “do something” in a odd letter; 2) Trump is considering having Congress declare a phony war to allow him to put people in internment camps and deport them; 3) Trump has Musk run his cabinet, as his lawyers tell federal judges that Musk has no real power; 4) the Supreme Court hears oral argument on a white person's reverse discrimination case, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support our Sponsors: Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/LegalAF to get 15% off your first order when you use LEGALAF at checkout. L-Nutra: Head to https://ProlonLife.com/LEGALAF to get 15% off their 5-day nutrition program. Delete Me: Go to https://joindeleteme.com/LEGALAF and use promo code LEGALAF for 20% off. Laundry Sauce: For 20% off your order head to https://LaundrySauce.com/LEGALAF20 and use code LEGALAF20 Beam: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back on the top-rated Legal AF podcast and debating: 1) if Federal Prosecutors can protect our democracy and rule of law from Trump's abuse of power; 2) where American Values are in the Trump approach to attack our allies like President Zelensky; 3) new rulings against the Trump Administration and whether Judge Chutkan will finally ban Musk from power; 4) what Judge Ho will do about the corrupt deal to dismiss the charges against NY Mayor Adams; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: Mack Weldon: Go to http://mackweldon.com/?utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=LEGALAFutm_term=LEGALAF and get 20% off your first order with promo code LEGALAF Beam: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout! VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/legalaf and use code LEGALAF! Naked Wines: Join the Naked Wines community and head to https://NakedWines.com/legalaf for 6 bottles of wine for JUST $39.99 with shipping included Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and Legal AF host Karen Friedman Agnifilo report on the federal prosecutor appointed by Trump who upheld her oath and refused to follow the orders she was given by her Trump DOJ bosses. For 35% off your order, head to https://RubbishHome.com and use code LEGALAF Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karen Friedman Agnifilo is joined by MeidasTouch Legal Commentator, Dina Doll (sitting in for Popok) for the Midweek Edition of the top-rated Legal AF podcast. On this episode? 1) Trump & MAGA Flirt with defying court orders, are we headed for a Constitutional Crisis? 2) Trump's firing of Inspector Generals backfiring with a new lawsuit and another USAID IG humiliating him in a blistering report. 3) Trump DOJ indictment dismissals involving NYC Mayor Eric Adams and others 4) Breaking news from AG Pam Bondi involving a new lawsuit against New York and State Officials: plus so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Lume deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code legalaf at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Delete Me: Go to https://joindeleteme.com/LEGALAF and use promo code LEGALAF for 20% off. Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/LegalAF to get 15% off your first order when you use LEGALAF at checkout. Remi: Save your smile and your bank account with Remi! Get up to 50% off your custom-fit mouth guard at https://ShopRemi.com/LEGALAF today! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dina Sayegh Doll and Karen Friedman Agnifilo analyze the Trump administration's decision to dismiss NYC Mayor Eric Adams' case, exploring the potential political motivations behind it and its broader legal implications. The dismissal "without prejudice" means Adams now finds himself beholden to Trump, potentially forced to comply with his demands in exchange for the case's dismissal. Discover what this legal move really means and the leverage Trump might hold over the mayor. VIIA: Try VIIA! https://viia.co/MISSTRIAL and use code MISSTRIAL! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back on the top-rated Legal AF podcast and debating: Trump's Executive Order chaos in just 2 weeks, including 4 temporary injunction orders against him; 30+ lawsuits, with DC courts and judges leading the way; and how Trump's DOJ is rapidly losing credibility with the courts and judges; the new DOGE/Musk cases to shut him down and his assault on democracy and privacy; the war between Trump's DOJ and career FBI agents who have sued for retaliatory firings; Trump turning the US into a pariah state, by starting als losing trade wars, announcing without support or legal authority to take over of Gaza, the shuttering of USAIDs diplomacy mission cratering US business interests and national security, and so much more at the Intersection of Law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! hhttps://viia.co/legalaf and use code LEGALAF! Oneskin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF Magic Spoon: Get this exclusive offer when you use promo code LEGALAF at https://MagicSpoon.com/LEGALAF Public Rec: Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% OFF at https://publicrec.com/LEGALAF when you use promo code: LEGALAF #publicrecpod Oracle: See if your company qualifies at https://Oracle.com/LEGALAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karen Friedman Agnifilo is joined by MeidasTouch Legal Commentator, Dina Doll (sitting in for Popok) for the Midweek Edition of the top-rated Legal AF podcast. On this episode? 1) Trump attempts to the Freeze Government Assistance Funding and is immediately blocked in court 2) More Trump executive orders are met with lawsuits 3) DOJ shake up continues as Trump fires prosecutors who worked on Trump cases and moves to dismiss DOJ Appeal for Mar a Lago case; plus so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: Lumen: Head to https://Lumen.me/legalaf and use code: LEGALAF to get 20% off your lumen today! Graza: Go to https://graza.com and use code: LEGALAF to get 10% off your Graza Starter Kit and get to cookin' your next chef quality meal! Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEGALAF and using code LEGALAF at checkout. Honey Love: Get 20% Off your entire order with our exclusive link: https://honeylove.com/LEGALAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karen Friedman Agnifilo is joined by MeidasTouch Legal Commentator, Dina Doll (sitting in for Popok) for the Midweek Edition of the top-rated Legal AF podcast. On this episode? 1) The first days of the Trump Presidency… 2) Trump's first executive orders are met with lawsuits 3) J6 Judges turn on Trump over Pardons 5) Trump begins to shake up DOJ: plus so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support Our Sponsors: VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/legalaf and use code LEGALAF! Sundays for Dogs: Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/LEGALAF or use code LEGALAF at checkout. Fatty15: Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/LEGALAF and using code LEGALAF at checkout. Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with Legal AF podcast. On Tap: 1) The confirmation hearings have started and what does it mean for the DOJ and our democracy; 2) Volume I of the Jack Smith closing report is out to the public and the anchors provide their analysis; 3) Volume 2 on Mar a Lago is stuck in limbo. Will Judge Cannon allow it to be released; 4. Musk has been sued by the SEC again for stock swindling; why does it matter; 5. The Supreme Court is starting to push back against Trump and his worst instincts, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support our Sponsors: Americans United: Join in the fight: https://AU.org/legalaf Levels: Levels: Levels is offering my listeners an additional 2 free months of the Levels annual Membership when you use my link, https://levels.link/LEGALAF Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Lume deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code legalaf at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Mack Weldon: Go to http://mackweldon.com/?utm_source=streaming&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=podcastlaunch&utm_content=LEGALAFutm_term=LEGALAF and get 20% off your first order with promo code LEGALAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Mea Culpa, I'm joined by Karen Friedman Agnifilo, co-host of LegalAF and MissTrial, lawyer for Luigi Mangione, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan DA's office. KFA shares her legal insights on Judge Merchan's decision in the Manhattan DA hush-money case, unpacking its impact on Trump's narrative and his status as a convicted felon. We discuss Trump's alarming promises to pardon January 6th rioters, his ongoing assaults on democratic norms, and the erosion of trust in institutions under his influence. As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, we also delve into how Trump's rhetoric continues to fuel division and mistrust, further destabilizing public discourse. Thanks to our sponsors: VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/COHEN and use code COHEN! Ollie: Head to https://Ollie.com/cohen, tell them all about your dog, and use code COHEN to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today! Subscribe to Michael's NEW Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMichaelCohenShow Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PoliticalBeatdown Add the Mea Culpa podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen Add the Political Beatdown podcast feed: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Multiple reports emerged suggesting that Sean "Diddy" Combs, 55, is upset about the attention fellow inmate Luigi Mangione, 26, has been receiving at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. However, a source close to Diddy has denied these claims. “This story has been completely made up, and there is no truth [to] it,” the insider exclusively told Us Weekly, refuting allegations of jealousy. Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a case involving terrorism-related charges, arrived at the detention center in December 2024 after pleading not guilty to multiple charges. Diddy, who has been at the same facility since September 2024 on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, also maintains his innocence. The two high-profile inmates are not only connected by their location but also share legal representation ties. Mangione recently retained Karen Friedman Agnifilo to represent him in New York, while Diddy's defense is being handled by her husband, Marc Agnifilo. A spokesperson for Agnifilo Intrater LLP confirmed Mangione's legal representation but stated that no further comments would be made at this time. Both men face challenging circumstances in the notoriously tough Metropolitan Detention Center, which has previously housed high-profile figures such as Sam Bankman-Fried, R. Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Keith Raniere. Diddy's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has publicly voiced concerns about the jail's conditions. “The food is inedible, from what I've been told,” Agnifilo said in a September 2024 interview after Diddy was denied bail. “It's violent. Someone like Mr. Combs might be a target for certain things. We can't let that happen.” Despite four separate bail appeals, Diddy remains detained. Former inmates have also described the Metropolitan Detention Center in grim terms. One individual, who spent three months there in 2019, called it a “terrible, horrible place” with no air circulation and subpar food. As both legal cases unfold, Diddy and Mangione remain at the center of media and public scrutiny, with connections and controversies continuing to surround their shared confinement. #Diddy #LuigiMangione #MetropolitanDetentionCenter #CelebrityNews #HighProfileCases #LegalDrama #NYCNews Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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Multiple reports emerged suggesting that Sean "Diddy" Combs, 55, is upset about the attention fellow inmate Luigi Mangione, 26, has been receiving at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. However, a source close to Diddy has denied these claims. “This story has been completely made up, and there is no truth [to] it,” the insider exclusively told Us Weekly, refuting allegations of jealousy. Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a case involving terrorism-related charges, arrived at the detention center in December 2024 after pleading not guilty to multiple charges. Diddy, who has been at the same facility since September 2024 on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, also maintains his innocence. The two high-profile inmates are not only connected by their location but also share legal representation ties. Mangione recently retained Karen Friedman Agnifilo to represent him in New York, while Diddy's defense is being handled by her husband, Marc Agnifilo. A spokesperson for Agnifilo Intrater LLP confirmed Mangione's legal representation but stated that no further comments would be made at this time. Both men face challenging circumstances in the notoriously tough Metropolitan Detention Center, which has previously housed high-profile figures such as Sam Bankman-Fried, R. Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Keith Raniere. Diddy's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has publicly voiced concerns about the jail's conditions. “The food is inedible, from what I've been told,” Agnifilo said in a September 2024 interview after Diddy was denied bail. “It's violent. Someone like Mr. Combs might be a target for certain things. We can't let that happen.” Despite four separate bail appeals, Diddy remains detained. Former inmates have also described the Metropolitan Detention Center in grim terms. One individual, who spent three months there in 2019, called it a “terrible, horrible place” with no air circulation and subpar food. As both legal cases unfold, Diddy and Mangione remain at the center of media and public scrutiny, with connections and controversies continuing to surround their shared confinement. #Diddy #LuigiMangione #MetropolitanDetentionCenter #CelebrityNews #HighProfileCases #LegalDrama #NYCNews Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Multiple reports emerged suggesting that Sean "Diddy" Combs, 55, is upset about the attention fellow inmate Luigi Mangione, 26, has been receiving at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. However, a source close to Diddy has denied these claims. “This story has been completely made up, and there is no truth [to] it,” the insider exclusively told Us Weekly, refuting allegations of jealousy. Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a case involving terrorism-related charges, arrived at the detention center in December 2024 after pleading not guilty to multiple charges. Diddy, who has been at the same facility since September 2024 on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, also maintains his innocence. The two high-profile inmates are not only connected by their location but also share legal representation ties. Mangione recently retained Karen Friedman Agnifilo to represent him in New York, while Diddy's defense is being handled by her husband, Marc Agnifilo. A spokesperson for Agnifilo Intrater LLP confirmed Mangione's legal representation but stated that no further comments would be made at this time. Both men face challenging circumstances in the notoriously tough Metropolitan Detention Center, which has previously housed high-profile figures such as Sam Bankman-Fried, R. Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Keith Raniere. Diddy's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has publicly voiced concerns about the jail's conditions. “The food is inedible, from what I've been told,” Agnifilo said in a September 2024 interview after Diddy was denied bail. “It's violent. Someone like Mr. Combs might be a target for certain things. We can't let that happen.” Despite four separate bail appeals, Diddy remains detained. Former inmates have also described the Metropolitan Detention Center in grim terms. One individual, who spent three months there in 2019, called it a “terrible, horrible place” with no air circulation and subpar food. As both legal cases unfold, Diddy and Mangione remain at the center of media and public scrutiny, with connections and controversies continuing to surround their shared confinement. #Diddy #LuigiMangione #MetropolitanDetentionCenter #CelebrityNews #HighProfileCases #LegalDrama #NYCNews Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with the Legal AF podcast. On tap? 1) A frustrated Trump asks the US Supreme Court to bail him out of being sentenced on Friday; 2) A frustrated Trump tries to get the 11th Circuit to keep the Jack Smith 2 volume closing reports away from the public; 3) A frustrated sitting North Carolina Supreme Court Justice tries to get her own court to certify her election before her opponent destroys 60,000 votes; 4) Rudy is about to be sent to jail; and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Support our sponsors: VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viialegalaf and use code LEGALAF! Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! One Skin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Subscribe to the new Legal AF channel: https://youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with the Special NYD edition of m the Legal AF podcast. On tap? When will Trump pay E Jean Carroll the $100 million he owes her; when will he pay NY the $450 million he owes it; when will he be sentenced for the 34 felonies he committed? When will the 11th Circuit reverse Judge Cannon's wrong-headed decision about Special Counsels? When will Merrick Garland release the Special Counsel reports against Trump? And Did Chief Justice John Roberts just tip his hand in the Tik Tok case? Support our sponsors: Armra:Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Levels: Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 25% OFF during the @PublicRec Holiday Sale at https://publicrec.com when you use promo code: LEGALAF #publicrecpod Subscribe to the new Legal AF channel: https://youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Suspected assassin Luigi Mangione sat shackled before the New York Supreme Court, his maroon sweater, collared shirt, and orange shoes lending an almost surreal normalcy to the scene. At just 26 years old, Mangione faces accusations that would forever alter the lives of everyone involved. Charged with the December 4 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the case against Mangione has unraveled into a spectacle of political intrigue, social commentary, and legal complexities—a reflection of a fractured system and the unpredictable nature of public reaction. The courtroom was tense as Mangione leaned toward the microphone, chains clinking faintly against the table, to utter his plea: not guilty. It was a single moment, yet one weighted with significance. For prosecutors, it marked the formal beginning of a case they've described as “a frightening, well-planned, targeted murder”—a crime intended to terrorize. For Mangione's defense, it was a critical pivot in their strategy, one complicated by the unusual dual tracks of state and federal charges. A Crime That Shocked the Nation On a cold December morning, Brian Thompson was walking toward an investor conference in midtown Manhattan, a routine step in his high-powered career. Then came the sound of gunfire. Witnesses reported seeing a man fleeing the scene, leaving behind a chilling clue: bullet casings inscribed with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.” The messages were unmistakable—a direct nod to the controversial practices of the health insurance industry. Police arrived within minutes, but the shooter had vanished into the city. Thompson's murder sent shockwaves through corporate America. His role as CEO of UnitedHealthcare made him a symbol of the very industry criticized for prioritizing profit over people. The crime scene, with its cryptic clues, hinted at a killer with a calculated message. Within hours, law enforcement agencies were working together to track down the suspect. Five days later, Mangione was arrested in a Pennsylvania McDonald's. Police found a gun matching the ballistics from the scene and a fake ID in his possession. Also seized was a notebook expressing deep hostility toward the health insurance industry, particularly its executives. Legal Maze: Dual Prosecutions Mangione now faces parallel prosecutions. In state court, the Manhattan district attorney charged him with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism. At a press conference announcing the charges, DA Alvin Bragg emphasized the calculated nature of the crime, calling it a “killing intended to evoke terror.” The federal charges, on the other hand, include terrorism-related offenses that could lead to the death penalty if Mangione is convicted. Legal experts have noted the rarity of such simultaneous cases, with some criticizing the potential for conflicting strategies. Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Mangione's defense attorney, has not minced words. During a federal hearing, she described the dual prosecutions as “very confusing” and “highly unusual.” The federal charges, she argued, could undermine Mangione's ability to mount a coherent defense in the state trial, which is expected to proceed first. “We're navigating uncharted waters,” she said. A Divided Public Reaction While prosecutors argue Mangione's actions were nothing short of domestic terrorism, public opinion has proven far more divided. Demonstrators gathered outside the courthouse during Mangione's arraignment, clutching signs that ranged from “Justice for Thompson” to “Free Mangione.” The latter group, a vocal minority, has cast Mangione as a vigilante hero, claiming his alleged actions were a dramatic—if extreme—response to perceived corruption in the healthcare industry. Social media has amplified this polarization. Hashtags like #MangioneTheMartyr and #HealthcareJustice have trended alongside condemnations of the crime. Some supporters have even gone so far as to fundraise for Mangione's legal defense. They point to the bullet casings and notebook as evidence of a broader political statement, rather than an act of senseless violence. Not all of Mangione's supporters are focused on his alleged motives. Some have fixated on his appearance, dubbing him the “handsome assassin.” This bizarre twist has only added to the media frenzy surrounding the case, with tabloid headlines oscillating between serious analysis and absurd fascination. The Evidence Piles Up The prosecution's case appears formidable. Ballistics tests have matched the gun found on Mangione to the weapon used in Thompson's murder. The notebook seized during his arrest contains detailed grievances against the health insurance industry, as well as chilling references to “making an example” of wealthy executives. Prosecutors argue these details demonstrate premeditation. DA Bragg has leaned heavily on the terrorism charges, framing the murder as an attack designed to intimidate a broader audience. “This wasn't just about Brian Thompson,” Bragg said. “This was about sending a message.” Yet Mangione's defense team has pushed back, questioning the integrity of the investigation. They have raised concerns about potential bias in the handling of evidence and have hinted at exploring Mangione's mental state as a factor in their defense. Agnifilo has also criticized the public framing of the case, arguing that the media's portrayal of her client has made a fair trial nearly impossible. A Broader Conversation Thompson's murder has reignited scrutiny of the health insurance industry, bringing books like Jay M. Feinman's “Delay, Deny, Defend” back into the public discourse. Feinman's work, which critiques the industry's alleged tactics of avoiding payouts, has been cited as eerily similar to the inscriptions found on the bullet casings. While there is no direct evidence linking Mangione to Feinman's book, the parallels have not gone unnoticed. The case has also prompted discussions about the role of terrorism charges in domestic crimes. Critics argue that labeling Mangione's actions as terrorism risks conflating political dissent with violent extremism. Others counter that the label is appropriate given the calculated nature of the crime and its intent to intimidate. What Comes Next? The state trial is expected to begin within months, with the federal case likely to follow. As the legal process unfolds, the public will be watching closely, not just for the outcome, but for what the case reveals about broader societal tensions. Mangione's fate may hinge on whether the jury views him as a cold-blooded killer or a misguided figure acting out of desperation. Either way, the trial promises to be a defining moment in the intersection of justice, politics, and public perception. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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Suspected assassin Luigi Mangione sat shackled before the New York Supreme Court, his maroon sweater, collared shirt, and orange shoes lending an almost surreal normalcy to the scene. At just 26 years old, Mangione faces accusations that would forever alter the lives of everyone involved. Charged with the December 4 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the case against Mangione has unraveled into a spectacle of political intrigue, social commentary, and legal complexities—a reflection of a fractured system and the unpredictable nature of public reaction. The courtroom was tense as Mangione leaned toward the microphone, chains clinking faintly against the table, to utter his plea: not guilty. It was a single moment, yet one weighted with significance. For prosecutors, it marked the formal beginning of a case they've described as “a frightening, well-planned, targeted murder”—a crime intended to terrorize. For Mangione's defense, it was a critical pivot in their strategy, one complicated by the unusual dual tracks of state and federal charges. A Crime That Shocked the Nation On a cold December morning, Brian Thompson was walking toward an investor conference in midtown Manhattan, a routine step in his high-powered career. Then came the sound of gunfire. Witnesses reported seeing a man fleeing the scene, leaving behind a chilling clue: bullet casings inscribed with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.” The messages were unmistakable—a direct nod to the controversial practices of the health insurance industry. Police arrived within minutes, but the shooter had vanished into the city. Thompson's murder sent shockwaves through corporate America. His role as CEO of UnitedHealthcare made him a symbol of the very industry criticized for prioritizing profit over people. The crime scene, with its cryptic clues, hinted at a killer with a calculated message. Within hours, law enforcement agencies were working together to track down the suspect. Five days later, Mangione was arrested in a Pennsylvania McDonald's. Police found a gun matching the ballistics from the scene and a fake ID in his possession. Also seized was a notebook expressing deep hostility toward the health insurance industry, particularly its executives. Legal Maze: Dual Prosecutions Mangione now faces parallel prosecutions. In state court, the Manhattan district attorney charged him with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism. At a press conference announcing the charges, DA Alvin Bragg emphasized the calculated nature of the crime, calling it a “killing intended to evoke terror.” The federal charges, on the other hand, include terrorism-related offenses that could lead to the death penalty if Mangione is convicted. Legal experts have noted the rarity of such simultaneous cases, with some criticizing the potential for conflicting strategies. Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Mangione's defense attorney, has not minced words. During a federal hearing, she described the dual prosecutions as “very confusing” and “highly unusual.” The federal charges, she argued, could undermine Mangione's ability to mount a coherent defense in the state trial, which is expected to proceed first. “We're navigating uncharted waters,” she said. A Divided Public Reaction While prosecutors argue Mangione's actions were nothing short of domestic terrorism, public opinion has proven far more divided. Demonstrators gathered outside the courthouse during Mangione's arraignment, clutching signs that ranged from “Justice for Thompson” to “Free Mangione.” The latter group, a vocal minority, has cast Mangione as a vigilante hero, claiming his alleged actions were a dramatic—if extreme—response to perceived corruption in the healthcare industry. Social media has amplified this polarization. Hashtags like #MangioneTheMartyr and #HealthcareJustice have trended alongside condemnations of the crime. Some supporters have even gone so far as to fundraise for Mangione's legal defense. They point to the bullet casings and notebook as evidence of a broader political statement, rather than an act of senseless violence. Not all of Mangione's supporters are focused on his alleged motives. Some have fixated on his appearance, dubbing him the “handsome assassin.” This bizarre twist has only added to the media frenzy surrounding the case, with tabloid headlines oscillating between serious analysis and absurd fascination. The Evidence Piles Up The prosecution's case appears formidable. Ballistics tests have matched the gun found on Mangione to the weapon used in Thompson's murder. The notebook seized during his arrest contains detailed grievances against the health insurance industry, as well as chilling references to “making an example” of wealthy executives. Prosecutors argue these details demonstrate premeditation. DA Bragg has leaned heavily on the terrorism charges, framing the murder as an attack designed to intimidate a broader audience. “This wasn't just about Brian Thompson,” Bragg said. “This was about sending a message.” Yet Mangione's defense team has pushed back, questioning the integrity of the investigation. They have raised concerns about potential bias in the handling of evidence and have hinted at exploring Mangione's mental state as a factor in their defense. Agnifilo has also criticized the public framing of the case, arguing that the media's portrayal of her client has made a fair trial nearly impossible. A Broader Conversation Thompson's murder has reignited scrutiny of the health insurance industry, bringing books like Jay M. Feinman's “Delay, Deny, Defend” back into the public discourse. Feinman's work, which critiques the industry's alleged tactics of avoiding payouts, has been cited as eerily similar to the inscriptions found on the bullet casings. While there is no direct evidence linking Mangione to Feinman's book, the parallels have not gone unnoticed. The case has also prompted discussions about the role of terrorism charges in domestic crimes. Critics argue that labeling Mangione's actions as terrorism risks conflating political dissent with violent extremism. Others counter that the label is appropriate given the calculated nature of the crime and its intent to intimidate. What Comes Next? The state trial is expected to begin within months, with the federal case likely to follow. As the legal process unfolds, the public will be watching closely, not just for the outcome, but for what the case reveals about broader societal tensions. Mangione's fate may hinge on whether the jury views him as a cold-blooded killer or a misguided figure acting out of desperation. Either way, the trial promises to be a defining moment in the intersection of justice, politics, and public perception. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Vinnie Politan analyzes the case against Luigi Mangione who is charged with the shooting murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, discussing his new high-profile attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, and the evidence against him.To catch up on the facts, CLICK HERE. (https://www.courttv.com/tag/brian-thompson/)Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/FOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/
In this episode of MissTrial, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, Kathleen Rice, and Danya Perry break down the week's major legal and political developments. They discuss the verdict in France's high-profile rape case and Gisèle Pelicot's courageous decision to come forward. The hosts analyze Judge Merchan's denial of Trump's motion to overturn his Manhattan DA conviction following SCOTUS' immunity ruling and examine generational shifts in Democratic leadership within Congress. They also delve into the Supreme Court's decision to hear arguments on the TikTok ban and the bombshell news of Fani Willis's disqualification from prosecuting Trump in Georgia, raising critical questions about the case's future. Moink: Go to https://Moinkbox.com/MISSTRIAL RIGHT NOW and get FREE wings FOR LIFE Mint Mobile: To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://MINTMOBILE.com/misstrial. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code MISSTRIAL at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Step into the courtroom with MissTrial, a gripping new legal podcast where justice meets real-life drama, co-hosted by 3 accomplished women: Karen Friedman Agnifilo, the former Chief Assistant District Attorney at the Manhattan DA's office currently prosecuting Donald Trump; E. Danya Perry, former SDNY Federal Prosecutor and currently the formidable attorney representing Michael Cohen as he faced down Trump; and, Kathleen Rice, the first ever woman elected as Nassau County District Attorney and former New York Congresswoman who was present during the January 6 Capitol attack. Together, they dissect high-profile cases, share behind-the-scenes insights, and bring their unparalleled experience to the most pressing legal issues of our time. Tune in for candid conversations, expert analysis, and a deep dive into the trials that shape our nation. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coalition-of-the-sane/id1741663279
Luigi Mangione, accused of the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been extradited to New York, where he faces charges of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and additional counts of second-degree murder and weapons violations. Arrested on December 9 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Mangione was transferred to New York on Thursday after waiving extradition earlier this week. Mangione, 26, had been held in solitary confinement at the State Correctional Institution Huntingdon in Pennsylvania, where officials confirmed he had limited interaction and an austere daily routine. He ate meals alone in his cell and only left to shower. Officials did not confirm whether he ever took advantage of outdoor recreation time during his incarceration in Pennsylvania. Since his arrest, his only visitors have been his legal team, including a meeting on December 13 with his New York attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo. Mangione's extradition marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn national attention. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg alleges that Mangione's actions were premeditated and intended to intimidate. On December 4, Mangione is accused of lying in wait for nearly an hour outside a Manhattan hotel before ambushing Thompson as he walked to work. Authorities say Mangione fired a suppressed 9mm handgun, shooting Thompson from behind in what Bragg described as a "calculated act of terrorism." Thompson, who led the largest private health insurance company in the U.S., may have been targeted due to his prominent role in the healthcare industry, according to investigators. Authorities have not ruled out federal charges against Mangione, which could escalate the legal stakes even further. However, sources close to the case have clarified that the state murder charges in New York would remain the primary focus. Friedman Agnifilo has criticized the potential for federal involvement, labeling the pursuit of additional charges as "highly unusual" and raising concerns about double jeopardy. Meanwhile, Mangione's Pennsylvania attorney, Thomas Dickey, stated that Mangione plans to plead not guilty to charges in Pennsylvania, including forgery, tampering with records, and carrying a firearm without a license. During his incarceration in Pennsylvania, Mangione garnered vocal support from some inmates. Shortly after his arrival, detainees disrupted a live NewsNation broadcast outside the prison, shouting phrases like, “Luigi's conditions suck” and “Free Luigi.” New York Governor Kathy Hochul reiterated her commitment to seeking justice following Mangione's arrival in the state, stating, “I'm ready to ensure that justice is served for Brian Thompson and his family.” Mangione was apprehended five days after the murder, identified through security footage released by the FBI and NYPD. If convicted of first-degree murder as an act of terrorism, he faces life imprisonment without parole. A standard second-degree murder conviction could result in 25 years to life. As Mangione prepares for his first court appearance in New York, legal experts anticipate a complex and highly scrutinized trial. His transfer to New York marks the beginning of the next phase of proceedings, with federal prosecutors continuing to evaluate whether additional charges will be filed. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with the midweek edition of the Legal AF podcast. On tap? 1) Judge Merchan comes out swinging against Trump and his fake allegations of jury misconduct in the NY criminal conviction case. But will he sentence Trump before the inauguration? 2) What is the best method to fight back against Trump when you are bullied and threatened? Cave a la ABC/Disney, or fight back like Liz Cheney? 3) a hero doctor takes on Texas by prescribing medication abortion pills into Texas. Will NY's Shield laws hold? 4) Will Matt Gaetz try to unretire and “out” other members of Congress with alleged sex abuse misconduct histories? 5) will the US Supreme Court rule that the Chinese Government has First Amendment rights that beat our national security interests related to the forced sale of TikTok? and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Thanks to our sponsors: Manukora: Head to https://manukora.com/legalaf to receive $25 off your starter kit today! VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viialegalaf and use code LEGALAF Lumen: Go to https://Lumen.me/legalaf to get 15% off your Lumen today! Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/LegalAF to get 15% off your first order when you use LEGALAF at checkout. Subscribe to the new Legal AF channel: https://youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coalition-of-the-sane/id1741663279 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Terror in Midtown: Luigi Mangione Indicted for UnitedHealthcare CEO's Murder Two days before Luigi Mangione was arrested in Pennsylvania, his mother, Kathleen Mangione, made a chilling statement to investigators, saying she "could see him" committing the crime. Her comments were revealed as Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced an indictment charging Mangione with first-degree murder for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which prosecutors described as an act of terrorism. Thompson, 50, was walking through Midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4 when he was gunned down in what authorities believe was a targeted attack. Police allege that Mangione, 26, approached Thompson from behind, fired multiple shots, and fled the scene, leaving shell casings with cryptic inscriptions and other evidence behind. In early December, investigators received a tip from San Francisco police linking Mangione to the crime. Surveillance footage from a hostel showed a man resembling Mangione, prompting New York police to contact his mother. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny recounted their conversation: “She didn't confirm it was her son in the photo, but she did state that it was something she could see him doing.” Kathleen Mangione had filed a missing person report for her son in November, months after he had gone out of contact with his family and friends. The day before Luigi Mangione was arrested, her statement about his potential involvement was being prepared for follow-up by detectives, but his capture in Pennsylvania preempted further inquiries. Mangione was arrested on Dec. 9 at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa., after an observant customer recognized him and alerted staff. He was found in possession of a 9 mm ghost gun, a suppressor, and several fake IDs. Police say Mangione left behind a trail of evidence linking him to the murder, including fingerprints on shell casings, a water bottle, and a granola bar at the scene. The shell casings bore words like “deny,” “depose,” and “delay,” reflecting common criticisms of health insurance practices. Investigators also recovered a three-page manifesto in Mangione's possession, where he condemned the health insurance industry and referred to its employees as “parasites.” Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg described the attack as an act of terrorism designed to instill fear. “Midtown Manhattan is the heart of New York City. This crime, committed at the start of a busy day among commuters and tourists, was intended to spread terror,” he said. Mangione, an Ivy League graduate from a prominent Maryland family, had been estranged from his loved ones for six months before his arrest. He is currently being held without bail in Pennsylvania on weapons and forgery charges while fighting extradition to New York. First-degree murder charges in New York require specific aggravating factors, such as acts of terrorism. Bragg argued that Mangione's actions meet the legal definition, citing his alleged intent to coerce a civilian population through violence. Online activity linked to Mangione suggests deep-seated grievances with the healthcare system. A Reddit account believed to belong to him described chronic health issues, including a misaligned spine and irritable bowel syndrome, and frustrations with navigating insurance claims. Efforts to contact Mangione's attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, and his cousin, Maryland politician Nino Mangione, were unsuccessful. Mangione is set to appear in court again on Dec. 19, as prosecutors continue building their case against him. #TrueCrime #NYC #Healthcare #MurderCase #Terrorism #BrianThompson #Justice Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
UnitedHealthcare Shooter Prompts Talks of CEO Hotline: Public Outrage Ensues The December 4 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson sent shockwaves through New York City, not only for its brazen nature but for the political and public firestorm that followed. The alleged perpetrator, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, was apprehended after a multi-day manhunt, and the case has since escalated into a broader debate about corporate privilege, public safety, and the allocation of government resources. Initial Reaction to the Murder In the aftermath of Thompson's death, sources revealed that Governor Kathy Hochul's office had considered creating a hotline specifically for CEOs to report security concerns. This alleged proposal ignited widespread outrage, particularly after details emerged that Mangione had been charged with terrorism for what Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg called a “frightening, well-planned, targeted murder.” As the state's political leadership scrambled to address the incident, questions swirled about whether protecting wealthy executives was being prioritized over addressing broader public safety concerns. According to reports, Hochul's administration was contemplating measures to reassure corporate leaders in the wake of the attack. Sources told CNN that these measures included a hotline for executives to directly report threats or security concerns to state authorities. Kathy Wylde, CEO of the Partnership for New York City, confirmed that a meeting with 175 companies and their security personnel had taken place, facilitated by Hochul's Director of Operations Kathryn Garcia. “It's a demonstration that New York really has the most prepared and informed counterterrorism capacity in the country,” Wylde said, emphasizing the state's commitment to protecting corporate interests. Public Backlash and Controversy However, the backlash was swift. Hochul's press secretary, Avi Smalls, denied the existence of a hotline proposal, stating, “There is no CEO hotline, and that proposal was never under consideration by this Administration.” Despite this denial, the mere suggestion of such a measure drew ire from critics who saw it as emblematic of a system skewed in favor of the wealthy and powerful. On social media, users expressed outrage at what they perceived as a misuse of taxpayer dollars. “Why the f*** would my tax dollars go to helping protect people who are more than capable of hiring private security? F****ng NY is so stupid....” one user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. Another commenter quipped, “I don't seem to remember this kind of state response and resources going to NYC when the homicide rate spiked around 2022, but I guess that was just regular people.” The sentiment echoed across the platform, with others questioning why the state appeared to prioritize corporate security over protections for schools and public spaces. The Murder and Its Implications This public outcry forced a closer examination of the December 4 incident and its broader implications. Mangione's alleged actions were chilling in their precision. According to authorities, he targeted Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in a calculated attack designed to intimidate and shock. District Attorney Bragg described the murder as “one of the most bustling parts of our city,” and emphasized its implications for public safety, noting that it endangered “local residents, tourists, commuters, and businesspeople just starting out on their day.” The arrest of Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate from a prominent Maryland family, added another layer of intrigue to the case. Police have yet to release a clear motive, but some reports suggest Mangione may have been grappling with personal issues, including a chronic back injury. His background and alleged actions have sparked widespread curiosity, particularly as his legal team, led by high-profile attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo, prepares for a defense that will undoubtedly capture national attention. Agnifilo, whose husband Marc Agnifilo is representing embattled rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs in a separate legal matter, is no stranger to high-stakes cases. Corporate Security vs. Public Safety Amid the unfolding drama, the meeting with corporate leaders facilitated by Hochul's office has raised critical questions about the balance between corporate security and public safety. Wylde, speaking to Politico, framed the meeting as a necessary step in fostering collaboration between businesses and state counterterrorism officials. “[Hochul] understood how serious the impact of both the killing and the hateful reaction to it is, and she wants to make sure that the state resources, specifically the domestic counterterrorism resources, are focused on being supportive, sharing information,” Wylde said. Yet, this rationale has done little to mollify critics who argue that such measures disproportionately benefit the wealthy. “So I just file an LLC and get a special hotline and privileges?” one critic sarcastically remarked online. Others pointed to the broader societal implications, questioning why similar resources were not mobilized during previous spikes in crime that primarily affected lower-income communities. Broader Societal Response The broader societal response has been no less revealing. For many, the idea of a hotline dedicated to CEOs—even if it was never formally proposed—has become a symbol of the disconnect between government priorities and the needs of ordinary citizens. In a city where economic inequality has become increasingly visible, the very notion of such a measure struck a raw nerve. Advocacy groups have seized upon the controversy to demand greater transparency and accountability in how public resources are allocated. For Mangione, the legal battle ahead will likely delve into his psychological state and potential motivations. The charges against him include not only murder but also terrorism, a designation that Manhattan DA Bragg said was warranted given the attack's intent to “cause shock, attention, and intimidation.” Mangione's defense team faces an uphill battle in a case that has already attracted national attention and polarized public opinion. With the weight of public scrutiny on both the case and the political response, the stakes could not be higher. Media Coverage and Public Discourse Adding further complexity to the situation is the role of media coverage. The murder and its aftermath have been the subject of extensive reporting, with news outlets dissecting every angle of the story. From the specifics of the crime to the broader societal questions it raises, the case has become a focal point for discussions about privilege, security, and governance. For some, the incident has highlighted the need for systemic change in how public safety is approached. For others, it has underscored the enduring challenges of balancing corporate interests with the well-being of the general population. Unresolved Questions As the legal proceedings continue, the broader questions raised by this case remain unresolved. Who deserves the protection of state resources in a society grappling with rising inequality? How should governments balance the needs of corporate entities with the safety and well-being of the general public? And what does this incident reveal about the intersection of privilege, security, and public trust? These questions strike at the heart of a debate that extends far beyond New York. They touch on the systemic inequities that define modern governance, the perception of who benefits from public resources, and the psychological toll of living in a society where safety often feels like a privilege rather than a right. As the story unfolds, it offers a stark reminder of the tensions that underlie efforts to address security in an increasingly divided world. Challenges for Policymakers The evolving narrative also poses a challenge for policymakers, who must grapple with the complex realities of public safety in a diverse and unequal society. While the outrage over the alleged hotline has drawn attention to broader systemic issues, it has also highlighted the difficulties of addressing security concerns in a way that feels equitable and just. For Governor Hochul, the controversy represents both a political liability and an opportunity—a chance to demonstrate leadership in navigating the delicate balance between corporate interests and public welfare. Impact on Families and Communities Meanwhile, the families and communities affected by the December 4 murder continue to grapple with the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. For them, the broader debates about privilege and resource allocation are deeply personal, underscoring the human cost of a system that often seems to prioritize the few over the many. As they await justice, their voices serve as a poignant reminder of what is at stake in this ongoing saga. Looking Ahead In the coming months, the case against Luigi Mangione will likely take center stage, providing further insights into the circumstances surrounding Brian Thompson's murder and the motivations behind it. The trial will undoubtedly be closely watched, not only for its legal implications but also for what it reveals about the broader societal issues that have come to define this case. As the story continues to unfold, it promises to remain a powerful lens through which to examine the complexities of modern governance, the challenges of public safety, and the enduring quest for justice in an unequal world. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? 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Defense EXPERT Luigi Mangione's Top Strategy Revealed! #luigimangione #brianthompson #ceomurder How will Luigi Mangione's high priced attorney present a defense against what appears to be overwhelming evidence. Will a mental health defense be presented, insanity? Karen Friedman Agnifilo prior to be hired said "the evidence will be tough to fight."
Mark and Gary connect over the weekend to catch up on the big news of the week including the arrest of alleged UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. shooter Luigi Mangione with Mark breaking some news to Gary about their connection to his newly retained legal counsel. They also discuss the verdict that came down in the Daniel Penny case out of New York that they've been covering for months and wrap up with a video of Penny out celebrating the verdict with his legal team. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're there.
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with the midweek edition of the Legal AF podcast. On tap? 1). Trump henchman continue to be prosecuted for his crimes by states attorney general; 2) Trump's civil rights cases against him continue despite his being re-elected; 3). Trump picks someone who will gut the DoJ civil rights division to head the division; 4) the NYAG and Manhattan DA tell their courts and Trump they are not going to toss their judgments and verdicts just because Trump won the election, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Thanks to our sponsors: Aura Frame: Visit https://AuraFrames.com and get $45 OFF their BEST-SELLING Carver Mat frames with promo code: LEGALAF Wildgrain: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off their first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to https://Wildgrain.com/LEGALAF to start your subscription. OneSkin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/LegalAF to get 15% off your first order when you use LEGALAF at checkout. Subscribe to the new Legal AF channel: https://youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Karen Friedman Agnifilo is joined by MeidasTouch Legal Commentator, Dina Doll (sitting in for Popok) for the Midweek Edition of the top-rated Legal AF podcast. On this episode? 1) What's happening the NY Hush money case? 2) Where do the Federal cases against Trump stand as Jack Smith winds down his cases 3) What's up with Rudy Giuliani as he was in federal court again this week: and what we still can be thankful for, plus so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Subscribe to the new Legal AF channel: https://youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Thanks to our sponsors: Aura Frames: Visit https://AuraFrames.com and get $45 OFF their BEST-SELLING Carver Mat frames with promo code: LEGALAF Beam: Get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF at checkout! One Skin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF Calm: Get an excluslve offer of 40% off a Calm Premium SubscrIption at https://calm.com/legalaf Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Lume deodorant and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that's over 40% off) with promo code legalaf at https://LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://bit.ly/viialegalaf and use code LEGALAF! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and Legal AF host Karen Friedman Agnifilo report on the breaking news on Special Counsel Jack Smith's motion to dismiss the federal case against Donald Trump. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/MEIDAS and using code MEIDAS at checkout. Visit https://meidastouch.com for more! Join the MeidasTouch Patreon: https://Patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas and Legal AF host Karen Friedman Agnifilo report on the breaking news on Special Counsel Jack Smith's motion to dismiss the federal case against Donald Trump. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/MEIDAS and using code MEIDAS at checkout. Visit https://meidastouch.com for more! Join the MeidasTouch Patreon: https://Patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with the midweek edition of the Legal AF podcast. On tap? 1. Matt Gaetz "sex crimes" report update; 2. Trump tries to get his NY Convictions dismissed immediately; 3. DC Judges are flooded with demands to dismiss Jan6 cases and avoid sentencing and or trial because Trump won; 4. Rudy is in trouble again with a new motion for sanctions and for contempt this time in the original defamation case in DC: and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Subscribe to the new Legal AF channel: @LegalAFMTN Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Thanks to our sponsors: Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/LegalAF to get 15% off your first order when you use LEGALAF at checkout. Sundsays for Dogs: Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://sundaysfordogs.com/LEGALAF or use code LEGALAF at checkout. Public Rec: Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 25% OFF during the @PublicRec Holiday Sale at https://publicrec.com when you use promo code: LEGALAF #publicrecpod Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/LEGALAF and use the code LEGALAF to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Uplift: Visit https://upliftdesk.com/legalaf and get four free accessories, plus an extra discount off your entire order. Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a bombshell new filing, the Manhattan DA seeks to have the trial judge in Trump's 34 Count felony conviction case not dismiss the case or permanently avoid sentencing Trump to jail, instead urging the Court to have the parties fully brief immunity issues, and then eventually sentence but defer Trump starting his sentence until after he leaves office. Karen Friedman Agnifilo formerly a leader of the Manhattan DA's Office and Michael Popok report. Get 30% off any subscription or one-time purchase of Create 90-count bags at https://TRYCREATE.CO/LEGALAF Join the LegalAF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/legalAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Michael Popok and Karen Friedman Agnifilo are back with the midweek edition of the Legal AF podcast. On tap? 1. Trump already giving a middle finger to the Rule of Law and the American People with his Attorney General pick of Matt Gaetz; 2. Whether Trump will be sentenced for the 34 felony convictions in NY state court; 3. whether Trump will rush to court to try to stop AG Merrick Garland from releasing Special Counsel Jack Smith's 2 final reports about Trump's crimes; 4. Trump's threat to use his recess appointment power to slam through his unqualified cabinet picks (see Matt Gaetz), 5. Trump's threat to immediately fire all the generals, and so much more at the intersection of law and politics. Subscribe to the new Legal AF channel: https//youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN Subscribe to Meidas+ at https://meidasplus.com Thanks to our sponsors: Arma: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Select Quote: Get you FREE Quote today at https://SelectQuote.com today! One Skin: Get started today at https://OneSkin.co and receive 15% Off using code: LEGALAF Zbiotics: Head to https://zbiotics.com/LegalAF to get 15% off your first order when you use LEGALAF at checkout. Create: Get 30% off any subscription or one-time purchase of Create 90-count bags at https://TRYCREATE.COM/LEGALAF Mint Mobile: Get a 3-month premium wireless plan for just $15 a month when you go to https://mintmobile.com/LEGALAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Important update on the Manhattan DA criminal conviction - Karen Friedman Agnifilo, who spent her career at the Manhattan DA's office translates the last-minute request from the parties to postpone the immunity decision. Over the weekend, the parties asked the court to postpone the post-trial immunity decision, which is not a great sign that the sentencing will ever happen. Will the Manhattan DA office stay strong and fight Trump to protect their conviction? What are the options they have in fighting this battle? Find out from Karen Friedman Agnifilo who spent three decades as a prosecutor in that very office. Visit https://Lomi.com/LEGALAF and use code LEGALAF and checkout to save $50! Join the LegalAF Patreon: https://Patreon.com/legalAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown Lights On with Jessica Denson: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/lights-on-with-jessica-denson On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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