Authorities’ heavily armed ‘perp walk’ of alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter may have aided in raising more than $700,000

Summary

Sam Beard, organizer of Luigi Mangione’s legal defense fund, claims the dramatic “perp walk” resembling Hannibal Lecter’s treatment backfired on New York authorities, boosting donations to over $743,000.

Mangione, charged with murder and terrorism for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, received heightened security during extradition, drawing public sympathy.

Critics argue the campaign glorifies violence, while supporters emphasize fair trial rights.

Mangione, who pleaded not guilty, faces the death penalty if convicted.

  • gravitas_deficiencyEnglish
    892·
    12 hours ago

    This isn’t about a man anymore. It’s about an idea.

    I hope the jury nullifies the charges, but he’s become a symbol for the common people of America because he acted on the fury and frustration that hundreds of millions of us feel. You can’t really kill an idea once it gains hold in the minds of that much of the populace.

    • jjjalljs@ttrpg.network
      37·
      12 hours ago

      It would be really funny if the jury nullifies (like so hard it’s an acquittal, not just hung so they have to do another trial), and then he went and shot another scumbag CEO.

      I would nullify again

      • MountingSuspicion@reddthat.com
        36·
        12 hours ago

        Obviously he’s innocent and being framed and therefore should be found innocent, but if he gets out he’s going to be watched like a hawk. He’ll have a whole team dedicated to his surveillance. Again, super innocent, didn’t do it.

    • RaoulDook@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      11 hours ago

      This reminds me of V for Vendetta and the end results of V’s campaign, where all the citizenry donned the Fawkes masks together