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.

      • melpomenesclevage@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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        11 hours ago

        it’s a quote from… i forget which old panther leader.

        I’m saying I think what he’s accused of is cool as fuck, and is more than enough for my full endorsement, but he’s still cool enough to get my vote even if he didn’t do it.

        and also that this is not an endorsement of the state’s position that he is legally responsible, and in fact I saw him several time zones away at the time of the alleged incident, which can we even prove this brian guy is dead, or ever existed?