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.

  • peoplebeproblems
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    11 hours ago

    No, I pretty much supported him the moment it was clear that the CEO toppled over from a pre-existing condition called “being vulnerable to lead projectiles.”

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      9 hours ago

      Only 9mm too, what a nerd. Back in my day, we were expected to have built up an immunity to 9mm by high school.

      • melpomenesclevage@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        3 hours ago

        honestly, coddling the human body about gun shots is making us weak as a people. we’ll never get over this pandemic of gun violence if we keep natural compensatory measures from kicking in.

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        According to RFK the best way to get immunity is for everyone to cop a 9mm lead projectile, instead of using any form of preventative measure.