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“Wish There Were More Like Him”: People’s Support For Luigi Grows After His First Public Statement
Luigi Mangione first shot to the spotlight in December of last year, but the public is gathering together again to discuss the circumstances of his arrest after he spoke out for the first time yesterday, on February 14.
His words were posted by a new website that was launched by his legal defense team.
“I am overwhelmed by — and grateful for — everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support,” Mangione wrote in his statement.
Highlights
- Luigi Mangione spoke out publicly for first time since his arrest.
- A website launched by his legal team, raising more than $400,000 for Mangione's defense.
- Fans vocalized support and blamed UnitedHealthcare for denying care.
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Luigi Mangione has come out with his first public statement since his arrest
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“Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe. While it is impossible for me to reply to most letters, please know that I read every one that I receive.
“Thank you again to everyone who took the time to write. I look forward to hearing more in the future.”
According to Rolling Stone, a message from his attorneys was also provided on the homepage of the website — which has been confirmed to be real.
Much of the public has been an avid supporter of the 26-year-old
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“Due to the extraordinary volume of inquiries and outpouring of support, this site was created and is maintained by Luigi Mangione’s New York legal defense team to provide answers to frequently asked questions, accurate information about his cases, and dispel misinformation,” it read.
“The intent is to share factual information regarding the unprecedented, multiple prosecutions against him.”
As reported by the outlet, the contribution section has additional links to a Give Send Go crowdfunding website where Mangione’s supporters are able to help pay for his legal expenses. As of Friday night, donations have surpassed a whopping $400,000.
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“Luigi is aware of the fund and very much appreciates the outpouring of support,” said Karen Friedman Agnifilo, his lead defense attorney, in a statement earlier this week. “My client plans on utilizing it to fight all three of the unprecedented cases against him.”
The 26-year-old has received many letters, photos, and books from his supporters and his legal team said that while “he is very appreciative,” he is requesting that people refrain from sending any more books for the time being and to send no more than five photos at a time.
Every picture needs to be screened and reviewed by law enforcement and at any given time, Mangione can only have five books, a photo album, and 25 pictures.
A website was launched to raise funds to help pay for Mangione’s legal expenses
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Following his statement and the release of his website, his supporters did what they did best: make their voices heard.
“Free Luigi!” demanded one of his fans. “United kills people every single day and they are not held accountable.”
Another stated, “When a business person with no experience in healthcare makes the decision to deny lifesaving care to a patient in order to save that insurance company money and guarantee themselves their multimillionaire dollar bonus, that’s murder for hire.
“The person who did this (it wasn’t Luigi) is a hero. Period.”
A third said, “Humanity doesn’t deserve Luigi, but we have him, and we should support him and do our best to defend him.”
“Took one out to avenge a few thousand,” someone said. “Seems legit.”
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“This is the first thing in my adult life that gave me any real hope hor [sic] humanity. I wish there were more like him,” wrote a Facebook user.
Mangione is the lead suspect regarding the shooting and murder of Brian Thompson, the former CEO of UnitedHealthcare, which took place in New York City on December 4, 2024.
Five days later, the former Ivy League student was found and arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania. In front of the New York Supreme Court, he pleaded not guilty for his eleven state and four federal charges, which include first-degree murder, terrorism, criminal possession of a weapon, and stalking.
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Mangione’s next court date will be on February 21, in Manhattan. It was initially scheduled for the morning before being shifted to the afternoon.
Mangione has been indicted with multiple charges following the murder of Brian Thompson
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Scott Rackley 9 months ago
The judge will have to issue a directed verdict, because there's no way he's convicted by a jury.
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Yo Fako 9 months ago
Weren't United's actions just as murderous? But somehow it was okay for them to illegally deny care to people, in violation of law and their own contracts, knowing people would die?
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Amelia Jade 9 months ago
Where was the CEOs empathy when he denied lifesaving care to many, many people--all the while KNOWING they would die without it?
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Chris the Bobcat 9 months ago
The amount of public support for Luigi Mangione and the complete lack of empathy for the United Healthcare CEO who was killed should serve as a message and a warning to the elites of capitalist society. It should serve as one, but it won't, and I doubt this vigilante killing will be the last.
Scott Rackley 9 months ago
One person killed one person. One person killed thousands, and got rich off of it. My coin flip is going to be a little biased.
Nikole 9 months ago
We really are at war, especially since Jan. 20th, and we need to fight. He fought. Good.
Chuck Freiman 9 months ago
Nikole, shooting an unarmed man in the back is murder, pure and simple. Only the most depraved among us worships at the altar of this murdering m**********r.
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TotallyNOTAFox 9 months ago (edited)
Well you know a society is absolutely f****d if all means no matter how extreme are deemed legit if it just hits "the right people". France, the Third Reich, USSR, Cambodia etc. started that way too before it went absolutely downhill there for a few years.
Gozer LeGozerian 9 months ago
No, Eric. They will not stop giving him publicity just because you and the other bootlickers are having whine-a-thons about a rich man dying
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Adrian Ward 9 months ago
So much for trying to argue he is innocent with him admitting it. It will raise money but his only hope is a jurry that has already to acquit because they approve of the killing.
ww4k6p74sm 9 months ago (edited)
As somebody who was trained to commit violence (I was in the US Marine Corps) after the things I’ve seen and been through I would say violence is never the answer, but I do completely understand why he did it
ww4k6p74sm 9 months ago
As somebody who was trained to commit violence (US Marine Corps) after the things I’ve seen and been through I would say violence is never the answer, but I do understand why
Hoi-Polloi 9 months ago
End of the day, I can't support vigilante killing where one guy gets to be judge, jury and executioner. All the pro-Luigi kids are cheering, because Luigi's choice of victim *happens* to be someone they dislike. If every random citizen gets to decide whom to murder, a *lot* of the victims are going to be people you didn't want killed. There's a reason we have a whole legal process before executing anyone.
Chuck Freiman 9 months ago
Luigi is a murdering scumbag who deserves to spend the rest of his life behind bars
jmdirks 9 months ago
This creature is a cold blooded murderer and deserves the death penalty! And only the lunitic liberal left would be stupid enough to support this thing that does not deserve to be called a human being. If you are deranged enough to support this vile vermin then you are probably a potental murderer or have already committed this hanious act.
Michelle Randazzo 9 months ago
Absolutely! I wish I could murder at will!! Most people would kill if they could walk away from it!!! Lol! WTFBIS WRONG WITH PEOPLE!!
Tamra 9 months ago
Your stats are very, very different from what I'm finding. UHC is well known for their very high denial rate. You said: "No one, not even medical directors go to work thinking how to celebrate denying medically necessary services". Maybe not, but CEOs do. Their first, most important directive is to make as much profit as possible. That *always* comes at the cost of people's well-being.
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Gozer LeGozerian 9 months ago
If they knew, do you actually think they would give the name? Come on... Lmao
Load More Replies... Scott Rackley 9 months ago
The judge will have to issue a directed verdict, because there's no way he's convicted by a jury.
Load More Replies... Yo Fako 9 months ago
Weren't United's actions just as murderous? But somehow it was okay for them to illegally deny care to people, in violation of law and their own contracts, knowing people would die?
Load More Replies... Amelia Jade 9 months ago
Where was the CEOs empathy when he denied lifesaving care to many, many people--all the while KNOWING they would die without it?
Load More Replies... Chris the Bobcat 9 months ago
The amount of public support for Luigi Mangione and the complete lack of empathy for the United Healthcare CEO who was killed should serve as a message and a warning to the elites of capitalist society. It should serve as one, but it won't, and I doubt this vigilante killing will be the last.
Scott Rackley 9 months ago
One person killed one person. One person killed thousands, and got rich off of it. My coin flip is going to be a little biased.
Nikole 9 months ago
We really are at war, especially since Jan. 20th, and we need to fight. He fought. Good.
Chuck Freiman 9 months ago
Nikole, shooting an unarmed man in the back is murder, pure and simple. Only the most depraved among us worships at the altar of this murdering m**********r.
Load More Replies... TotallyNOTAFox 9 months ago (edited)
Well you know a society is absolutely f****d if all means no matter how extreme are deemed legit if it just hits "the right people". France, the Third Reich, USSR, Cambodia etc. started that way too before it went absolutely downhill there for a few years.
Gozer LeGozerian 9 months ago
No, Eric. They will not stop giving him publicity just because you and the other bootlickers are having whine-a-thons about a rich man dying
Load More Replies... Adrian Ward 9 months ago
So much for trying to argue he is innocent with him admitting it. It will raise money but his only hope is a jurry that has already to acquit because they approve of the killing.
ww4k6p74sm 9 months ago (edited)
As somebody who was trained to commit violence (I was in the US Marine Corps) after the things I’ve seen and been through I would say violence is never the answer, but I do completely understand why he did it
ww4k6p74sm 9 months ago
As somebody who was trained to commit violence (US Marine Corps) after the things I’ve seen and been through I would say violence is never the answer, but I do understand why
Hoi-Polloi 9 months ago
End of the day, I can't support vigilante killing where one guy gets to be judge, jury and executioner. All the pro-Luigi kids are cheering, because Luigi's choice of victim *happens* to be someone they dislike. If every random citizen gets to decide whom to murder, a *lot* of the victims are going to be people you didn't want killed. There's a reason we have a whole legal process before executing anyone.
Chuck Freiman 9 months ago
Luigi is a murdering scumbag who deserves to spend the rest of his life behind bars
jmdirks 9 months ago
This creature is a cold blooded murderer and deserves the death penalty! And only the lunitic liberal left would be stupid enough to support this thing that does not deserve to be called a human being. If you are deranged enough to support this vile vermin then you are probably a potental murderer or have already committed this hanious act.
Michelle Randazzo 9 months ago
Absolutely! I wish I could murder at will!! Most people would kill if they could walk away from it!!! Lol! WTFBIS WRONG WITH PEOPLE!!
Tamra 9 months ago
Your stats are very, very different from what I'm finding. UHC is well known for their very high denial rate. You said: "No one, not even medical directors go to work thinking how to celebrate denying medically necessary services". Maybe not, but CEOs do. Their first, most important directive is to make as much profit as possible. That *always* comes at the cost of people's well-being.
Load More Replies... Gozer LeGozerian 9 months ago
If they knew, do you actually think they would give the name? Come on... Lmao
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