This rumor about the Luigi beanie wasn't the only claim circulating about the Mario-companion Nintendo character following Mangione's arrest.

An Indiana couple wearing “Luigi” hats were among dozens of warped ... donned caps worn by the character from the Super Mario Bros. franchise as they and at least 100 other supporters gathered ...

The original title for Mario and Luigi: Brothership had to be changed due to the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Akira ...

Brothership's developer pitched the name "Mario & Luigi: Wonder" but had to change it thanks to Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

This was the first game that Mario ever appeared in, predating the original Super ... a hat that says "Wrecking Crew." This is a reference to the 1984 game Wrecking Crew, in which Mario and Luigi ...