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.

  • WoodScientistEnglish
    62·
    13 hours ago

    Luigi appears to have given his life in the service of the innocent. He shot an evil man who killed thousands of innocent people, but whose compatriots had bought the law to make their killings legal.

    And his writings? Nothing but compassion, benevolence, and an unshakable sense of justice.

    Luigi has all the hallmarks of a classical saint. He’s literally a martyr for the innocent. He gave his life to help people he will never meet.

    As far as I am concerned, the man is literally a saint. Saint Luigi of Baltimore. And if they execute him, they will multiply his power a thousand fold.

    • Sturgist@lemmy.ca
      1·
      11 hours ago

      As far as I am concerned, the man is literally a saint. Saint Luigi of Baltimore. And if they execute him, they will multiply his power a thousand fold.

      I understand the sentiment, but I’ll be shocked and not unpleasantly surprised if I travel to the future and find Luigism is the predominant religion and political system.