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Luigi Mangione's legal team is in court this week for a pretrial hearing as public support for him grows, fueled by his 'Instagram-ready good looks' and a crowd-sourced defense fund nearing $1.5 million.

Manhattan, New York City, New York

Who
Luigi Mangione, Brian Thompson, Richard Schoenstein, Gary Galperin, Evan Clarkson, Daniel Byman
What
Luigi Mangione's legal team is in court this week for a pretrial hearing as public support for him grows, fueled by his 'Instagram-ready good looks' and a crowd-sourced defense fund nearing $1.5 million.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:48:33 GMT · 4h 25m ago
Where
Manhattan, New York City, New York ·
Why
Mangione is accused of stalking and murdering health insurance executive Brian Thompson in 2024, an act some supporters view as a 'legitimate political statement' against the U.S. healthcare system.
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The growing public and financial support for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering an insurance CEO, is complicating jury selection for his upcoming state and federal trials in New York, raising concerns that some jurors might be swayed by his populist appeal and views on the U.S. healthcare system.

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    Luigi Mangione's legal team is in court this week for a pretrial hearing as public support for him grows, fueled by his 'Instagram-ready good looks' and a crowd-sourced defense fund nearing $1.5 million.
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    Luigi Mangione's legal team is in New York City this week for a pretrial hearing as public support and donations for his defense, accused of killing an insurance CEO, continue to grow.
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