People.com Exclusive: Luigi Mangione Speaks Out - A Story of Unexpected Support

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Unprecedented Statement

In a groundbreaking first public statement released on Friday, Feb. 14, Luigi Mangione, 26, shared his profound gratitude from the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), where he is currently incarcerated.

Words of Reflection

“I am overwhelmed by — and grateful for — everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support.”Mangione wrote, emphasizing that the support “transcended political, racial, and even class divisions”

Support Beyond Expectations

Financial and Emotional Backing

• Over 10,000 individual supporters have contributed to his legal defense

• A total of $297,000 has been raised through the December 4 Legal Committee

• His lead attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, acknowledged the “outpouring of support”

Legal Landscape

Pending Charges

Mangione faces

• 11 state murder and terror charges

• Potential federal murder charge carrying the death penalty

• Additional charges in Pennsylvania

Backstory

Federal prosecutors allege Mangione had been planning to target a top insurance executive since October 22, approximately six weeks before the incident. A notebook found during his arrest in Altoona, PA, reportedly contained references to “wacking” an executive at UnitedHealthcare’s investor conference

Next Steps

• Scheduled court appearance on Friday, Feb. 21

• Currently detained in Brooklyn

A developing story that continues to captivate the nation