{"id":2379439,"date":"2024-12-12T15:20:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T20:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-than-50000-has-been-donated-to-luigi-mangione-in-online-fundraiser-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-12-12T15:22:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T20:22:25","slug":"more-than-50000-has-been-donated-to-luigi-mangione-in-online-fundraiser-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-than-50000-has-been-donated-to-luigi-mangione-in-online-fundraiser-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"More than $50,000 has been donated to Luigi Mangione in online fundraiser &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmore-than-50000-has-been-donated-to-luigi-mangione-in-online-fundraiser-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2379439&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>More than $50,000 has been raised through an online fundraiser for Luigi Mangione, who is the suspect in\u2064 the\u2064 murder \u2062case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The fundraiser highlights public support for \u2062Mangione amidst the serious allegations against him. This incident is <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">drawing\u200d notable attention due<\/a> to\u200d the\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/devin-nunes-on-life-after-congress-elon-musk-and-big-tech-censorship\/\" title=\"Devin Nunes On Life After Congress, Elon Musk, And Big Tech Censorship\">high-profile nature<\/a> of the victim and the circumstances surrounding the event.The case involving Luigi Mangione and \u200bthe murder \u2064of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has captured widespread media attention, especially \u2062given the\u200c prominent figure of the victim and the serious nature of the allegations\u2062 against Mangione. the online fundraiser, which has surpassed\u2062 $50,000, reflects a surprising level of\u200b public support for\u200d Mangione, suggesting that many believe in his innocence or \u2063are sympathetic to his situation. <\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-gop-condemns-their-republican-senator-for-bipartisan-border-deal-threatens-to-go-further-if-he-doesnt-back-out\/\" title=\"State GOP condemns Republican senator for bipartisan border deal, warns of escalating consequences if he doesn&#039;t withdraw\">situation raises important questions<\/a> about \u200bpublic perception in high-profile criminal \u200dcases, where the\u200c narratives surrounding both the victim and the\u2063 accused can heavily influence \u2062support and opinions. As the case unfolds,it will likely continue to attract\u200d scrutiny from \u2062both the media and the public,examining the intricacies of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/constitutional-crisis-or-political-war\/\" title=\"Constitutional Crisis or Political War\">legal proceedings<\/a>,the motivations behind the fundraising efforts,and the implications \u200cfor both Mangione and the larger community. <\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the responses to this\u2063 case may also spur \u200ddiscussions about \u2063the broader themes of justice,\u2062 social media&#8217;s role in legal matters, and how public sentiment can\u2064 shape the outcomes in serious criminal proceedings.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">More than $50,000 donated to Luigi Mangione in online fundraiser<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1908956\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>More than $50,000 has been raised for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3255389\/who-is-luigi-mangione-man-arrested-unitedhealthcare-ceo-shooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Luigi Mangione<\/a>, the suspect in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/crime\/3249314\/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-shot-killed-manhattan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO<\/a> Brian Thompson, in an online fundraiser. <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Since the shooting on Dec. 4, money has flooded into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givesendgo.com\/legalfund-ceo-shooting-suspect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">GiveSendGo<\/a> fund created by the December 4th Legal Committee. The money is for Mangione&rsquo;s legal fees, and a quarter of the $200,000 goal has been met, with $51,401 collected as of Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This is a preemptive legal fundraiser for the suspect allegedly involved in the shooting of the United <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/healthcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Healthcare<\/a> CEO. We are not here to celebrate violence, but we do believe in the constitutional right of fair legal representation,&rdquo; the December 4th Legal Committee wrote on GiveSendGo.<\/p>\n<p>Mangione was declared a suspect in Thompson&rsquo;s murder and arrested Monday, prompting thousands of people to donate and send messages of support and celebration. Many commenters expressed dissent with the U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/health-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">healthcare system<\/a> and stood with Mangione in solidarity.<\/p>\n<p>One anonymous giver donated $31 and commented, &ldquo;In light of United Healthcare having record profits in 2024, and use of AI to deny claims for subscribers, these people in this organization are scum. Luigi&rsquo;s acts should shed light on the need for the USA to end profit-motive in healthcare. Citizens need free, universal healthcare.&rdquo; <\/p>\n<p>Under a donation of $500, one anonymous giver wrote, &ldquo;I hope this entire event leads to the a rethinking of the wealthy people running this country. Health insurance has been a scam for far to long and it needs to change! Stop talking about it and do something.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Another donation of $43 was made with nothing but &ldquo;Way to go kid!&rdquo; attached. Other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givesendgo.com\/legalfund-ceo-shooting-suspect#:~:text=Deny%2C%20defend%2C%20depose.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">comments<\/a> have included &ldquo;Deny, defend, depose,&rdquo; which was reportedly inscribed on the bullet casings found at the crime scene.<\/p>\n<p>The top donation thus far, $1,300, was donated Tuesday with the comment, &ldquo;Coincidentally the same amount I was charged for my 100% covered medical procedure.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mangione&rsquo;s support has extended past his donation fund, too. Merchandise with slogans such as &ldquo;CEO Hunter&rdquo; is being sold, and &ldquo;Wanted&rdquo; posters featuring the names and faces of various CEOs have been seen throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">New York City<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mangione is currently being held in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pennsylvania\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pennsylvania<\/a>, where he is contesting extradition to New York. His lawyer has said Mangione plans to plead not guilty to Pennsylvania&rsquo;s gun and forgery charges. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1908956\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1908956\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over $50,000 raised for Luigi Mangione&#8217;s legal fees<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3427,"featured_media":2379440,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Luigi-Mangione.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[38753,4303,15467,46457,32076],"class_list":["post-2379439","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-community-support","tag-donations","tag-fundraising","tag-luigi-mangione","tag-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Luigi-Mangione.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2379439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3427"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2379439"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2379439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2379443,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2379439\/revisions\/2379443"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2379440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2379439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2379439"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2379439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}