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5 days ago
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Luigi Mangione's Handwritten Journal Sheds New Light On His State Of Mind
Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old accused in the brazen shooting death of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, had allegedly hardened his resolve to make a statement about American health care by August 15 of last year. On that date, he allegedly wrote in a red notebook, 'I finally feel confident about what I will do. The details are coming together. And I don't feel any doubt about whether it's right/justified.' 'I'm glad — in a way — that I've procrastinated bc it allowed me to learn more about UHC.' Prosecutors included select handwritten pages of a journal used by Mangione in a new 82-page filing on Wednesday that sheds new light on the thought he put into the alleged crime, including analysis of how it would be perceived by the public. Mangione appears to have also considered a different target — someone with the initials 'KMD' — before deciding against it. 'KMD would've been an unjustified catastrophe that would be perceived mostly as sick, but more importantly unhelpful. Would do nothing to spread awareness/improve people's lives,' Mangione allegedly wrote. 'The target is insurance. It checks every box.' On October 22, around one-and-a-half months before Thompson's death, Mangione allegedly wrote that 'the problem with most revolutionary acts is that the message is lost on normies.' 'For example, Ted K makes some good points on the future of humanity, but to make his point he indiscriminately mailbombs innocents,' Mangione allegedly wrote, referencing the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski. Mangione previously left a Goodreads review on Kaczynski's book, 'Industrial Society and Its Future,' saying it was 'impossible to ignore how prescient many of his predictions about modern society turned out.' The journal entry went on: 'Normies categorize him as an insane serial killer, focus on the act/atrocities themselves, and dismiss his ideas. And most importantly — by committing indiscriminate atrocities he becomes a monster, which makes his ideas those of a monster, no matter how true. He crosses the line from revolutionary anarchist to terrorist — the worst thing a person can be.' 'This is the problem with most militants that rebel against — often real — injustices: they commit an atrocity whose horror either outweighs the impact of their message, or whose distance from their message prevents normies from connecting the dots,' the entry said. 'Consequently, the revolutionary idea becomes associated with extremism, incoherence or evil — an idea that no reasonable member of society could approve of. Rather than win public support, they lose it. The revolutionary actions are actively counter-productive.' Mangione, who allegedly called himself a 'revolutionary anarchist' in the notebook, has inspired support across the country from Americans frustrated with morbidly expensive U.S. health care. The court filing reveals that Mangione appears to have crossed paths with Thompson the day before the shooting, as he seemed to talk on his cell phone while walking down a Manhattan street by Thompson's hotel. Mangione allegedly spent approximately 23 minutes lying in wait outside the hotel on Dec. 4 before spotting Thompson. A figure dressed in black with a backpack is seen in security footage swiftly approaching the CEO from behind and firing several quick shots before fleeing the scene. A massive manhunt ended five days later when Mangione was spotted at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The notebook was among the items he allegedly had with him at the time of his arrest. Prosecutors spent part of the filing arguing for a terrorism enhancement if or when Mangione is sentenced, saying Thompson's murder was engineered to strike fear in those who profit greatly off U.S. health care. They gave examples of the impact: some United HealthCare employees apparently quit out of fear of retaliation, many received security details, and one executive dyed her hair and moved due to threats. Some UHC employees were afraid to send out letters denying coverage, successfully petitioning the company to allow them to keep their names off the letters in spite of certain state laws that require them to do so. They also dismissed the suggestion outlined in the notebook that narrowing the scope of violence to one symbolic person was morally correct. 'You don't get a trophy or any kind of absolution under New York's anti-terrorism law because you only killed one innocent person and not others,' prosecutors said.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Prosecutors Reveal New Details From Luigi Mangione's Alleged Notebook
The Manhattan District Attorney's office filed an 82-page document in their case against Luigi Mangione at the New York County Supreme Court on Wednesday. In the document they provided photographs of what they say are handwritten notes Mangione wrote in the months leading up to the assassination of United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, 27, is currently facing federal, New York state and Pennsylvania state charges for allegedly murdering Thompson last December. In the federal case, the government is currently pursuing the death penalty. 'If ever there were an open and shut case pointing to the defendant's guilt, this case is that case,' New York prosecutors say in their filing. 'Simply put, one would be hard pressed to find a case with such overwhelming evidence of guilt as the identity of the murderer and the premeditated nature of the assassination.' More from Rolling Stone Palm Springs Bombing Suspect Apparently Promoted Human Extinction Court Dismisses Lawsuit Claiming Lil Nas X Copied Instagram Posts Luigi Mangione Seeks to Dismiss State Murder Charges, Citing Double Jeopardy Prosecutors filed this as a response to Mangione's team omnibus request that the court dismiss the indictment of murder and terrorism on account of this being 'double jeopardy' because of the multiple prosecutions he's facing. The prosecutors suggested that Mangione use the one million dollars his supporters raised for him to 'hire new counsel' if the state and federal prosecutions were 'too much' for his attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo to handle. In the filing, the prosecutors used excerpts from a notebook they say Mangione used as a journal to plan Thompson's murder. The notebook was allegedly found on Mangione when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after the shooting. A letter addressed to the 'Feds,' which has been previously shared widely — and controversially censored on Reddit – was also included in the filing. Friedman Agnifilo's motion to dismiss also seeks to suppress this notebook and the firearm found on Mangione, which his team claims was found in a warrantless search of his backpack. Judge Gregory Carro will rule on these motions on June 26. An entry from the notebook in question, dated Aug. 15, 2024, states the writer was in San Francisco for a month at the time. 'I finally feel confident about what I will do,' the entry says. 'The details are coming together. And I don't feel any doubt about whether it's right or justified. I'm glad — in a way — that I've procrastinated [because] it allowed me to learn more about UHC. [Indecipherable] would have been an unjustified catastrophe that would be perceived mostly as sick, but more importantly unhelpful. Would do nothing to spread awareness/improve people's lives.' The writer says they've been 'feeling foggy' and cannot write with 'speed, clarity and confidence' but that they want to write their ideas down. 'The target is insurance, it checks every box.' An entry on Oct. 22, 2024 calls the upcoming investor conference a 'windfall' and says it 'embodies everything wrong with our health system.' 'Most importantly — the message becomes self-evident,' reads the entry. 'The problem with most revolutionary acts is that the message is lost on normies.' The writer goes on to say 'Ted K.', presumably the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski, made some 'good points on the future of humanity, but to make his point he indiscriminately mailbombs innocents.' 'By committing indiscriminate atrocities — he becomes a monster, which makes his ideas those of a monster, no matter how true. He crosses the line from revolutionary anarchist to terrorist — the worst thing a person can be.' As the entry continues, the writer talks about how rebelling against the 'deadly, greed-fueled health insurance cartel' shouldn't involve bombing the headquarters because that might make it seem like 'the unjustified anger of someone who simply got sick/had bad luck and took their frustration out on the insurance industry, while recklessly endangering countless employees.' The notebook entry states that, instead, killing 'the CEO at the annual parasitic bean-counter convention' would make the point 'self-evident.' The writer even suggests a headline for the news, 'Insurance CEO killed at annual investors conference' and says that when the public learns about investment bankers meeting to 'extract human life force for money' the discourse can 'focus on greed, on the event through reasonable acceptable discussion.' The entry also says the hit is a 'real blow to the company financials.' In the filing, prosecutors argue that the terrorism charges against Mangione are appropriate because they claim his intent was to 'violently broadcast a social and political message to the public at large.' Earlier in the week, Mangione's defense team filed a request that his bulletproof vest and hand shackles be removed while seated at the defense table at his next state court appearance on June 26, as they could influence the public to see him as guilty. They have not requested that his legs be unshackled, as a compromise. 'The authorities — both state and federal — have already prejudiced Mr. Mangione in the media more than virtually any defendant in recent memory,' writes Mangione's legal team, saying authorities are perpetuating 'a false narrative that Mr. Mangione is an unusual danger requiring extraordinary security measures.' Mangione's lawyers say they visit him nearly daily in a large open room, where he is unshackled and among dozens of people including young children visiting other inmates. They say he has never been cited for misconduct while incarcerated, is in the general population at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center and has been assigned to work detail. Additionally, his lawyers urged Judge Gregory Carro to allow Mangione to appear without the bulletproof vest he was required to wear at his February 21 state court appearance. 'To counsel's knowledge, there have been no threats to Mr. Mangione's safety,' writes his legal team, adding, 'and the only one wishing to execute him is the federal government.' Best of Rolling Stone Every Super Bowl Halftime Show, Ranked From Worst to Best The United States of Weed Gaming Levels Up
News24
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
Hot ‘assassin' Luigi Mangione becomes a millionaire behind bars
Hot 'assassin' Luigi Mangione has become a millionaire behind bars after die-hard fans poured over a million dollars (R18m) into his crowdfunding campaign. The 27-year-old, who's been sensationally branded 'America's most unseemly sex symbol', is currently behind bars, preparing to stand trial for the high-profile assassination of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson (50) on 4 December 2024 in Manhattan, New York City. If found guilty he could face the death sentence. Following his dramatic arrest in Pennsylvania, a GiveSendGo page was launched and to date money has rolled in from 28 000 fans to help cover his growing legal expenses. 'Even in a worsening economy, everyday people facing financial hardships of their own continue to provide monetary support for Mr Mangione,' his legal team said in a statement. 'And even as the legal system becomes weaponised in the service of the billionaire class, people across the world continue to insist on the right to due process and to oppose the obvious cruelty of the regime's attempt to kill him,' they added. As he recently celebrated his 27th birthday, his fans inundated him with donations in honour of the occasion, with many contributing $27 (R486) to match his age. 'This is my 7th donation, and I will keep donating as long as I need to,' one fan said. 'You're fighting for your life, but know there is an army behind you, we're not going anywhere.' READ MORE| From mugshot to memoir: Inside Jeremy Meeks' journey from hot felon to inspirational role model 'I rode my bike 27 miles [43,4km] the other day in honour of every year of you on earth,' another fan said. Since his arrest, Mangione has been hailed as a 'folk hero' by many Americans. Some say they approve of Thompson's assassination, adding that they feel frustrated because even though they pay hundreds of dollars towards health insurance every month, they fight tooth and nail for compensation when things go wrong. On top of all that, Mangione's distinctive eyebrows and supermodel face have turned him into a heartthrob with many fans. In addition to rocking 'Free Luigi' T-shirts, they've been queuing up for tickets for Luigi the Musical which is due to open in June at San Francisco's Taylor Street Theater. The creators of the musical are promising a unique blend of comedy and social commentary, stressing that it will in no way glamorise violence. According to the show's website, all five of its initial performances have sold out, with additional dates expected to be announced soon.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Yahoo
Inside The Sad 27th Birthday Meal Luigi Mangione Was Served Behind Bars
Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, served his 27th birthday behind bars, and his meal was far from a celebratory feast. Based on a new report, Luigi Mangione's birthday meal included a sad array of bland dishes, specifically a makeshift special called "breakfast cake." According to TMZ, Mangione, who was arrested in December 2024 after the death of Thompson went viral, spent his 27th birthday behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. However, it was far from a joyous occasion, especially considering the food he was served was as unappetizing as could be. For breakfast, the alleged shooter was served fruit, cereal, sugar substitute packets, skim milk, and a piece of breakfast cake. The latter is described as a "cake-like" dish usually comprised of crushed items from the prison's commissary. Come lunch time, Mangione was offered pasta with meat sauce and chickpea marinara, spinach, whole wheat bread, fruit, and a beverage. For dinner, he was served a chicken patty sandwich, a chickpea burger, steamed rice, pinto beans, lettuce, tomato, mayo, a hamburger bun, and a drink. Mangione's birthday meal comes days after the 27-year-old pleaded not guilty to a series of serious charges, including murder through the use of a firearm. The judge presiding over his case mandated that all discovery materials be provided to the defense by May 27th. The discovery materials aren't all that Mangione and his legal team have to worry about, though. In early April 2025, US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced her plans to seek corporate punishment for Mangione if he is found guilty of his charges. She said, "Luigi Mangione's murder of Brian Thompson — an innocent man and father of two young children — was a premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America." Bondi added, "After careful consideration, I have directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in this case as we carry out President Trump's agenda to stop violent crime and Make America Safe Again." Mangione's legal team is fighting back against the request and called it "political, arbitrary, capricious" and a "breach of established death penalty protocol." They also wrote in their filing, "The stakes could not be higher. The United States government intends to kill Mr. Mangione as a political stunt." Bondi's move to seek the death penalty came after President Donald Trump signed an executive order, instructing the attorney general to "pursue the death penalty for all crimes of a severity demanding its use." President Trump has also spoken candidly about the praise he's seen Mangione receive across social media, calling his supporters "terrible" people with a "sickness." "I think it's really terrible that some people seem to admire him, like him," Trump said. "I was happy to see that it wasn't specific to this gentleman that was killed. It's just an overall sickness as opposed to a specific sickness ... That was a terrible thing. It was cold-blooded. Just a cold-blooded, horrible killing." "And how people can like this guy is a ... that's a sickness, actually," he added. "Maybe it's fake news," Trump continued. "It seems that there's a certain appetite for him. I don't get it." New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch agreed, saying, "We don't celebrate murders, and we don't lionize the killing of anyone." In March 2025, reports surfaced that Mangione allegedly filmed over 20 videos of himself having sex with different people throughout his adult years. "It wasn't just some grainy, late-night mistake," a source close to Mangione shared. "It was perfect lighting, everything." They continued, "He wanted to be watched. He got off on it." Many of Mangione's supporters, who have rallied behind him since his arrest last year, reacted to the rumors with glee. "Streets are saying [that] Luigi Mangione filmed 20+ sex tapes," one user wrote. "Send it to me, Rachel," they finished, referencing a viral TikTok in which a lady begs her family member named "Rachel" to send her something on her cellphone. "Luigi s*x tapes and [Lady Gaga's seventh studio album] Mayhem about to drop," another user commented. "What a week to be Italian American."
CBS News
07-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Luigi Mangione's legal defense fund tops $1 million in donations
Luigi Mangione, accused in last year's murder of UnitedHeathCare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, is getting a lot of monetary support from the public. His official legal defense fund, December 4th Legal Committee, has announced that it has received more than $1 million in "grassroots donations." The news coincides with Mangione's 27th birthday, which was on Tuesday. The fund, which was created in December 2024, not long after Mangione was arrested, says more than 28,000 donors have contributed to the cause. "This milestone was reached because of the continued resonance of Mr. Mangione's story," said Sam Beard, a spokesperson for the December 4 Legal Committee. Mangione faces 11 state charges, including murder and terrorism, in New York, as well as forgery and weapons charges in Pennsylvania. Federal prosecutors have also charged with stalking, a firearm offense, and murder through the use of a firearm. Federal prosecutors have indicated they will seek the death penalty against Mangione. Mangione's lawyers seek dismissal of some N.Y. charges Mangione's defense team said last week it wants at least two counts against him in the New York indictment thrown out. State prosecutors have yet to respond. His attorneys filed a motion that includes photos of Mangione's arrest at a McDonald's in an Altoona, Pennsylvania. Attorney Karen Agnifilo alleges evidence was illegally obtained, that terrorism charges don't apply, and the concurrent state and federal prosecution violate the double jeopardy clause. Her filing argues Mangione's statements to law enforcement were unconstitutional because he wasn't given his Miranda rights, and that any evidence from his backpack should be suppressed because it was obtained without a search warrant. Agnifilo called it a "legal tug-of-war between state and federal prosecutors" and an "unprecedented prosecutorial one-upmanship." As an alternative, Agnifilo wrote the court could temporarily halt the state case while Mangione's federal death penalty case plays out. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed in NYC Mangione is accused of fatally shooting Thompson, a husband and father of two, outside a midtown hotel on Dec. 4, 2024. Investigators said Thompson was on his way to an investors conference when he was shot in the back on the sidewalk. The manhunt for his killer led police through Central Park to a hostel on the Upper West Side and eventually to the McDonald's in Pennsylvania.
