Luigi Mangione Receives $300K in Donations for Legal Defense
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Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has received nearly $300,000 in donations from supporters frustrated with the healthcare system.
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A fundraiser on GiveSendGo, organized by the December 4 Legal Committee, is raising money for Mangione’s legal defense. Initially set at $250,000, the campaign’s goal has now increased to $500,000. By Monday afternoon, donations surpassed $298,000 and later topped $301,000. Organizers say they have been in contact with Mangione’s attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, who acknowledged the support, stating that Mangione “very much appreciates the outpouring.”
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Many donors left messages expressing their anger at the healthcare industry. One wrote, “I don’t ever donate to these things, but Luigi did it for us.” Another added, “Eat the rich! Socialism is the only way!” Despite the rhetoric, the December 4 Legal Committee emphasized that the fundraiser is not about celebrating violence but ensuring Mangione has fair legal representation.
Mangione was arrested days after the December 4 shooting, found at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Investigators linked him to the crime through a gun matching shell casings at the scene, as well as his fingerprints on a water bottle and snack wrapper. He faces state and federal charges, including multiple counts of murder and terrorism-related offenses.
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His case has sparked national debate, with some viewing him as a vigilante. A NORC survey from the University of Chicago found that while most Americans believe Mangione is responsible for the killing, many also blame insurance companies. Police revealed that ammunition found at the scene was marked with the words “delay,” “deny,” and “depose,” a phrase commonly used to criticize insurers’ tactics.
As Mangione prepares for trial, his defense team says the donations will help build “the strongest possible defense against these insulting charges.” With contributions continuing to rise, the case remains a focal point in discussions about healthcare and corporate accountability.
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