Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to charges of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson death. While his next court date has been set for February 21 2025, the alleged shooter has enjoyed increasing public sympathy despite the overwhelming evidence mounted against him.
Recall that in January, he was arraigned in New York court on serious charges such as murder, including murder as an act of terrorism under federal and state charges in New York and Pennsylvania. The federal charges could carry the possibility of the death penalty, while the maximum sentence for the state charges is life in prison without parole.
While the young man faces serious criminal charges, the public has been increasingly supporting. They have posted empathetic messages, created fan accounts and even paid for his legal defence fees through crowdfunding. And now, he has finally responded to their efforts.
In a statement going viral on social media signed by Luigi Mangione, he wanted to thank his supporters. It reads, “I am overwhelmed by and grateful for everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support. Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe.” it started.
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“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.” -Luigi Mangione. Stemming from the statement, more people are lauding his efforts and comparing him with Donald Trump and how he would make a better president.
One supporter wrote, “He’s almost certainly smarter, kinder, and more literate than Trump.” Another added, “Well, Donald Trump provided the precedent that a culprit can be President. As far as I can tell that’s the only good thing Trumps done in relation to this or anything.”