A note on the FAQ page of Mangione's legal defense fund also asks his supporters to "temporarily refrain" from sending books.

“Luigi is allowed to receive photos via Shutterfly and FreePrints in accordance with mail procedures while in custody,” a statement in the FAQ section of the website reads. The statement notes that every photo is screened by law enforcement before being shared with Mangione. Mangione requests that people send only five photos at a time.

Alleged shooter Luigi Manigone is reportedly begging his fans to stop bombarding him with photos in a Brooklyn prison while he awaits his trial for killing Brian Thompson