Lawyer for Luigi Mangione claims no evidence links him to UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Luigi Mangione's lawyer cites lack of conclusive evidence in the UnitedHealthcare CEO's death, stressing bail rights.

Luigi Mangione’s lawyer, Thomas Dickey, stated there is no evidence proving his client shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Speaking to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo, Dickey expressed skepticism about the allegations and insisted on a fair review of evidence.

“I haven’t seen any evidence,” Dickey said. “I don’t want people to jump to prejudgments. Nobody would want that if they or a loved one were accused.”

Mangione, arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday, was found with a ghost gun, a mask, and a fake ID. Investigators also claimed he carried a handwritten document allegedly detailing motives. However, Dickey argued that no conclusive link has been made between these items and the shooting.

The Manhattan District Attorney’s office has charged Mangione with second-degree murder, while Pennsylvania authorities filed charges including forgery, carrying firearms without a license, and tampering with records. A Pennsylvania judge denied Mangione bail on Tuesday, despite Dickey arguing that state law allows bail for non-capital offenses.

“[Because of] those two exclusions, he’s entitled to bail,” said Dickey, emphasizing that the judge’s decision was discretionary but unexpected.

Mangione remains at the State Correctional Institution Huntingdon while Pennsylvania officials work to secure a governor’s warrant for extradition to New York.

Dickey shared that offers have been coming in from the public to cover Mangione's legal expenses. "I've been informed by my staff that we've received emails from people offering to contribute," he said when questioned by CNN's Kaitlan Collins. However, Dickey expressed hesitation, saying, "I don't feel entirely comfortable accepting these offers. While my client appreciates the support, it doesn’t seem right to me."

Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate and former head counselor for Stanford’s Pre-Collegiate Studies program, had no prior criminal record.

“I got to look at evidence,” Dickey added, stressing the importance of facts over conjecture as the case unfolds.