UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect thanks people for mail on new website
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect thanks people for mail on new website
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the ambush killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has expressed gratitude for the support he's received while jailed in a New York City detention facility. In a statement posted on a website created by his defense team, Mangione thanked those who had written to him at the Metropolitan Detention Center, sharing their stories and support. This is his first public comment since his December court appearance in Pennsylvania.
Mangione, who faces first-degree murder charges related to Thompson's killing on December 4, is accused of shooting the CEO from behind as he walked on a Manhattan sidewalk. He is also charged with other offenses in New York, including terrorism-related counts.
Thompson's death has been met with widespread condemnation. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized that such premeditated violence would not be tolerated. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro also denounced those who hailed Mangione as a hero, calling the killer "no hero" after his arrest at a McDonald's in Altoona on December 9.
Mangione allegedly used a "ghost gun" equipped with a suppressor during the attack. Investigators also found the words "deny," "depose," and "delay" on shell casings and a bullet at the crime scene. He is facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder, and has pleaded not guilty. In addition to the murder charges in New York, he faces weapons-related charges in Pennsylvania.
Mangione’s arrest revealed that he had grievances with the healthcare system, though neither he nor his family were insured by UnitedHealthcare, the nation's largest private insurer.
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