(CNN) — Luigi Mangione’s fashion choices at his latest court appearance have caught the attention of Manhattan prosecutors who are accusing his lawyers of encouraging the publicity around him. Prosecutors told a judge Tuesday that Mangione’s defense team has “fanned the flames” of publicity in the murder case, which has already captivated the public’s attention and attracted supporters for the 26-year-old accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan. Demonstrators hold placards on the day Luigi Mangione attends a hearing in Manhattan Criminal Court on February 21, 2025.
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