UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Luigi Mangione's Defense Attorney Speaks ... 'I Haven't Seen Any Evidence'
Luigi Mangione's new defense attorney spoke to reporters Tuesday afternoon from his offices in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Attorney Tom Dickey said he's been retained to represent Mangione, but did not offer further details about his representation. He stated he believes Mangione should have been granted bail Monday ... and emphasized Mangione did not waive his extradition in an earlier court appearance today.
"I haven't seen any evidence" that Mangione is the shooter, Dickey said. "He's pleaded not guilty, that's all I care about."
Dickey said he came onto the case "sometime prior to the hearing today" -- it's unclear if he was court-appointed or hired. Asked if he could say who hired him, he said "No ... I can, but I won't."
As we know, Luigi Mangione is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson early Wednesday morning last week in Midtown Manhattan.
Chelsea Lazkani 'Selling Sunset' Star Officially Single!!! Judge Signs Off on End of Marriage
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3:55 PM PT -- A judge has signed off on the termination of the union, and their status of being officially single is finalized.
"Selling Sunset" star Chelsea Lazkani may be heading into the holidays a single woman ... if a judge signs off.
In new California court documents obtained by TMZ ... the real estate agent and her estranged husband, Jeff Lazkani, made it clear they were in agreement on being declared single by the court while they continue to work out their divorce settlement.
The estranged couple filed docs Monday and are set to appear before a judge later on Tuesday ... indicating they're one John Hancock away from putting their marriage behind them.
Paul Bissonnette Restaurant Assault Caught on Vid
Paul Bissonnette's 1 v. 6 restaurant brawl was captured on video ... with footage showing the ex-NHL star duking it out with alleged drunk patrons in a CVS parking lot.
The Scottsdale Police Department just released several clips from the Nov. 24 incident that started at Houston's ... showing Bissonnette approaching the group after he says they became aggressive toward a staffer.
When he tried to calm them down, the men shifted their focus to Biz ... and immediately started wailing on him.
Luigi Mangione Full Manifesto Revealed ... 'These Parasites Had It Coming'
Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter in the murder case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was frustrated with the "corporation and greed" of the healthcare industry ... this according to his handwritten manifesto.
Journalist Ken Klippenstein recently released the manifesto reportedly found on Mangione when he was detained Monday in Altoona, PA. Law enforcement sources have confirmed the text to TMZ.
The document, a 262-word letter addressed to "the Feds," comments on a number of topics ... including his issues with the healthcare business, especially UnitedHealthcare.
Joe Burrow Burglary Called In By Model Olivia Ponton ... Police Say
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Olivia Ponton -- a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model who boasts nearly eight million followers on TikTok -- was the one who reported the burglary at Joe Burrow's Ohio home to cops ... this according to a police report, obtained by TMZ Sports.
In the documents, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office wrote Ponton called in the break-in at around 8:14 PM -- as 28-year-old Burrow was in the middle of his "Monday Night Football" clash with the Dallas Cowboys in Texas.
Ponton, the docs state, told officers that when she pulled up to the Cincinnati-area residence, she noticed a "shattered bedroom window and the room ransacked." According to the report, Ponton phoned her mother, who then called in the matter to cops.
Luigi Mangione Ted Kaczynski's Brother 'Heartbroken' Over Manifesto Reveal May Have Inspired Suspect
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Luigi Mangione left a glowing Goodreads review for Ted Kaczynski's 'Unabomber Manifesto' -- and the possibility it inspired Mangione's alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is heartbreaking, says the late criminal’s brother.
David Kaczynski tells TMZ he was told yesterday by a friend that Mangione had read the Manifesto ... and it breaks his heart knowing his brother might be seen as a model for acceptable violent behavior.
"It breaks my heart to know in some way – human motivation is very complex -- but in some way, my brother might be seen as a model for acceptable, violent behavior. And in my opinion, there is no such thing" he says.
He explains to us people shouldn’t blur the lines between his brother Ted’s ideas in the Manifesto -- which he believes doesn't necessarily lead to violence -- and his "despicable, hurtful actions," which he says can lead to copycats.
Luigi Mangione's Friend No Red Flags in Book Club ... Even After Reading Unabomber's Manifesto
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Luigi Mangione, who is suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, may have been a big fan of Unabomber Ted Kaczynski's manifesto ... but didn't let on to his friends about this.
We caught up with RJ Martin, a pal of Mangione's, on "TMZ Live" Tuesday ... where he recounted reading Kaczynski's manifesto, also known as 'Industrial Society and Its Future,' in their book club a couple years ago.
As RJ put it ... he and another member "half-jokingly" suggested they give the controversial work a go for one of their reads -- but noted most members of the club struggled to get through the first couple chapters.
Brooks Nader Red Hot Outfit For Errands ... Will Fuel Your Day!!!
Brooks Nader is making a gas station her runway after getting all dolled up in a flamin' hot outfit for everyday errands.
Check it out ... the Sports Illustrated model showed some serious skin in a fiery red crop top and matching skirt -- which perfectly flaunted her toned abs.
She rounded out the racy ensemble with a pair of white heels, gold jewelry, black sunglasses, and her hair in a low updo.
UHC CEO Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione Returns to Court ... Denied Bail, Fighting Extradition
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1:50 PM PT -- Luigi Mangione has obtained legal counsel and is fighting the extradition to New York ... but has 14 days to apply for the challenge, known as a writ of habeas corpus.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ ... Judge David Consiglio will schedule a hearing ... if and when the application is filed.
Mangione will be held without bail at SCI Huntingdon until then.
Luigi Mangione, the suspected killer in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has returned to court ... with the government's goal to have him extradited to New York City.
Mangione has been denied bail Tuesday -- and he's fighting the extradition to New York. As he arrived at the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, he began shouting toward reporters before officers rushed him into the building.
The murder suspect -- who has sparked both ire and admiration for his alleged involvement in the slaying of an insurance executive in midtown Manhattan last week -- returned to the courthouse Tuesday ... where a judge kicked off the extradition process to send LM to the Big Apple to face charges there.
MEGAN FOX, MICHELE MORRONE Resurfaced Video Sparks Fan Speculation ... Rep Responds to Rumors
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Megan Fox and Michele Morrone have fans buzzing on social media that the two could be romantically involved amid Megan's split from Machine Gun Kelly.
A video from a Q&A session on the set of their film "Subservience" has resurfaced and is going viral on social media Tuesday ... with fans believing the chemistry between the two actors suggests a potential romance.
honestly if megan fox dumped mgk for this fine man i would not blame her AT ALLLLL pic.twitter.com/QPC3xkA1Na
— mira⚡️ (@miraonthemic) December 9, 2024 @miraonthemic
In the video -- which we're told was filmed over a year ago -- the two engage in lighthearted conversation, but many viewers find Megan and Michele to be flirty in the video. Fans believed the video was filmed in an intimate setting.
Floyd Mayweather Confronted By Anti-Israel Protesters ... During Shopping Spree
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Floyd Mayweather's visit to London was derailed by an angry mob of anti-Israel protesters this week ... when the large group confronted the boxing legend outside a jewelry store.
TMZ Sports has obtained footage from the scene ... showing TBE and his Money Team bombarded by a crowd in Hatton Garden.
A rep for Mayweather tells us the confrontation was sparked by his support for Israel ... which has been documented by his many charitable efforts for the Israel Defense Forces and those affected by the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.
Luigi Mangione Shouts At Cameras ... 'Completely Out of Touch' Cops Rush Him Into Courthouse
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The suspected killer of the UnitedHealthcare CEO began shouting toward media cameras as he was quickly rushed into a Pennsylvania courthouse on Tuesday ... where he will face his extradition hearing.
Luigi Mangione began shouting as soon as he was led out of a police van in an orange jumpsuit ... saying in part "... Completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people!"
It was difficult to make out exactly what the suspect was saying ... 'cause as soon as he started his stunt, officers roughly manhandled him inside.
Jay-Z's Attorney Alex Spiro Claims Buzbee Tried to Coerce Woman into False Allegations ... Buzbee Calls it 'Ridiculous'
Jay-Z's staying on the offensive against attorney Tony Buzbee ... informing a judge there's reason to believe Buzbee is pressuring potential clients to make false allegations in lawsuits.
Jay's attorney Alex Spiro says a woman reached out to his firm, Quinn Emanuel, on Monday night to share her experience with Buzbee's firm. According to a declaration filed Tuesday morning in federal court, one of Spiro's associates says she got a phone call from the woman, who said she'd previously contacted Buzbee's firm seeking representation over allegations of sex trafficking and abuse.
The woman said she reached out to Buzbee because she'd seen his solicitation for anyone who may have been a potential victim of Sean "Diddy" Combs -- but she'd made it clear her allegations were not related to Diddy.
Report: Joe Burrow Ohio Home Burglarized ... During 'MNF'
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An Ohio home belonging to Joe Burrow was reportedly burglarized on Monday night ... while he was helping his Bengals beat the Cowboys several states away.
According to WLWT's Karin Johnson ... police were called to Burrow's Cincinnati-area pad after receiving calls of a break-in.
Johnson reports 911 audio revealed one woman told dispatch, "Someone is trying to break into the house right now. My daughter is there. This is Joe Burrow’s house. She is staying there. He’s at the football game. She’s wondering what she should do, if she should be hiding or if she should go outside."
Lindsey Pelas Racy Puppy Photoshoot ... Will Leave You Panting!!!
Model Lindsey Pelas will have you howling over her latest photoshoot ... posing in a number of racy ensembles with some puppy plus-ones.
Check it out ... the blonde beauty, known for posing in a variety of spicy publications -- including Playboy, Maxim, GQ, and Sports Illustrated -- left very little to the imagination as she donned skin-showing lingerie and other sexy ensembles for a new puppy calendar.
In fact, Lindsey showed off her curves in everything from a black bodysuit, to a pale pink bra and panty combo, to a white crop top -- with a noticeable amount of underboob.
Jamie Foxx Mystery Illness Finally Revealed
Jamie Foxx just ended the mystery surrounding his health scare -- he revealed he suffered a stroke last year that nearly took his life.
The actor opened up in his new Netflix comedy special, "Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...", sharing that he suffered a brain bleed in April 2023 that led to the stroke while filming his movie, "Back in Action," in Atlanta.
An emotional Foxx teared up as he recounted the terrifying moment, saying, "April 11, I was having a bad headache, and I asked my boy for an aspirin. I realized quickly that when you're in a medical emergency, your boys don't know what the f*** to do."