Luigi Mangione's defense counsel has stated the federal and state theories of her client's case are at odds. Prosecutors say that mean double jeopardy can't apply.

Forcing the 27-year-old accused killer to continue appearing with his hands cuffed and sporting the Kevlar vest will “perpetuate a false narrative that Mr. Mangione is an unusual danger requiring extraordinary security measures” and “prejudice” him in the eyes of the jury, his lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo wrote in a legal filing.

The problem with most revolutionary acts is that the message is lost on normies,” reads a message the prosecution claims Mangione wrote in October

Luigi Mangione, accused in last year's murder of UnitedHeathCare CEO Brian Thompson​, is getting a lot of monetary support from the public.

Mangione's lawyers seek normal courtroom attire for him, arguing current restraints imply guilt and prejudice jurors. They suggest hands unshackled, no bulletproof vest, as he's shown good behavior and compliance in custody.

Prior to Mangione's court hearing in New York on April 25, donations for legal expenses were about $50,000 away from $1 million.

According to a GiveSendGo fundraiser, the December 4 Legal Committee has raised a little over $1 million from over 28,000 individual contributions.

Luigi Mangione, the man facing federal and state murder charges for the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, received a $30,000 donation to his legal fund on the eve of his 27th birthday, helping to push the campaign past the $1 million mark.