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Luigi Mangione Accepts $300K in Crowdfunded Donations for Legal Defense

The accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has garnered widespread public support, with funds raised by over 10,000 donors to aid his defense against state and federal charges.

  • Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, has accepted nearly $300,000 in donations for his legal defense.
  • The funds were raised by the December 4 Legal Committee through GiveSendGo, with contributions from over 10,000 supporters averaging under $30 each.
  • Mangione faces state charges in New York, including first-degree murder and terrorism, as well as federal charges that could carry the death penalty.
  • Supporters of Mangione cite frustrations with the U.S. healthcare system, with many viewing his alleged actions as a statement against corporate practices in the industry.
  • Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty to state charges, is currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and is set to appear in court on February 21.
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