Luigi Mangione's lawyer says his criminal case is being politicized. Mangione pleaded not guilty to both state and federal-level murder charges. A lawyer representing Luigi Mangione says law enforcement is politicizing his arrest and prosecution, complaining that New York City Mayor Eric Adams attended his first perp walk in the state. New York City Mayor Eric Adams on the helipad for Luigi Mangione's arrival to New York. XNY/Star Max/GC ImagesAdams, alongside New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, stood for dramatic photos at the Manhattan helipad where Mangione was flown in on Thursday.

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