Summary

Luigi Mangione, charged with the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, released his first public statement through a new website launched by his defense team.

He expressed gratitude for widespread support and acknowledged the letters he has received. The website provides case updates and a fundraiser, which has raised over $400,000.

Mangione has gained a following among those frustrated with the U.S. healthcare system. A poll found 41% of voters under 30 viewed the assassination as acceptable.

His next court date is Feb. 21.

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    2 months ago

    So he just happened to have a gun on him in Pennsylvania that coincidentally matched the ballistic evidence in Manhattan?

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        2 months ago

        So the Altoona Pennsylvania police who made the arrest just happened to plant the evidence for the NYPD? Lol

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          2 months ago

          You cant be rational in an irrational discussion. It never goes well- and usually ends in pitchfork-related injuries.

          Be safe. These people aren’t using nuance or logic at all.

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      2 months ago

      Just because that’s what the police said doesn’t make it true. Police are known liars and have been caught countless times arresting the wrong person, planting evidence, and/or lying to get an arrest and make themselves not look as inept as they are.

      The police need to punish someone. If a crime has been committed, that’s a bonus. If they are punishing the preparator of the crime, that’s a double-bonus. If they can murder you, they get a paid vacation while the union takes care of the paperwork.