1.30.26 Statement by Karen Friedman Agnifilo Outside 40 Foley Square
Good morning, good afternoon, everyone. We just wanted to thank the Court for this incredible decision. We wanted to thank this amazing legal team we have here, it’s really wonderful, all of them. And we want to thank all the people who come out and stand in the cold, and the people who can’t come here, all the supporters, we get your letters, we get your emails, and we really appreciate all the support so thank you all, stay warm.
[Question: What was Mr. Mangione’s reaction when he learned the DP was off the table?]
We’re all very relieved.
[Question: What was the reaction last night to the attempted breaking Luigi out of prison?]
Honestly, we had a big filing that we filed in state court last night and we were anticipating today, so I don’t know anything about that. I heard about it and understand that there was not even any mention of Mr. Mangione, so I don’t know that it’s even related. I really don’t know anything about that individual.
[Question: How much of a setback is it that the judge is going to allow the contents of the backpack at trial]
We’re prepared and have been prepared to fight this case, and we look forward to fighting this case.
[Question: Do you have any comment about the state trial happening at the same time or possibly earlier than the federal trial?]
We’re going to work that out with everybody, but we anticipate fighting these charges. Thank you, thanks everyone.
[Unintelligible question about “double jeopardy”]
You know, double jeopardy is a big thing here, right. Mr. Mangione is being charged in three different cases for one incident, so we’re going to continue to fight for that as well. Thanks everyone for being here, bye everyone.