Luigi Mangione's defense slams plea deal reports, drops emotional distress claim

Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione's defense criticizes reports of a possible plea deal with federal prosecutors. His attorneys claim this information is part of a pattern to manipulate public opinion and violate his rights.

Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione's defense criticizes reports of a possible plea deal with federal prosecutors. His attorneys claim this information is part of a deliberate pattern to manipulate public opinion and violate his fair trial rights. The defense also withdrew an emotional distress claim in Mangione's state murder case, which could have reduced his murder charge to manslaughter.