Progress in the United Healthcare CEO murder case: Luigi Mangione's New York hearing attracts a large number of supporters expressing their support.

New York is currently experiencing below-zero temperatures, but the crowd outside the hearing for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering the CEO of United Health Insurance last year, is overflowing. The cold winter cannot stop a large number of fans and supporters from showing their support for Luigi. Luigi (, the same name as the brother of Super Mario in the United States, has become a hero, with his name being remembered by the public even more than the murdered CEO.

According to CNN, one attendee arrived at the court in the early hours of the morning, hoping to have the opportunity to witness the court trial process firsthand. A large number of other supporters outside waved various flags with slogans such as 'Free Luigi' and 'Healthcare is a human right.' Posters of leaders of other health insurance companies even appeared near the court, with the word 'Wanted' printed on the photos of each senior executive, showing that the hatred towards private health insurance companies in the United States has reached a boiling point.

Friday Hearing Live

At the hearing held in New York on Friday, many of the attendees were young women, who crowded the corridors hoping to grab a seat in the public courtroom. Luigi Mangione was indicted by the Manhattan Grand Jury in New York on 11 charges, including one count of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder, as well as other weapon and forgery charges. Prosecutors in Manhattan district stated that if convicted, Luigi could face life imprisonment without parole.

The courtroom of the hearing is the same as the one where President Trump is facing criminal trial for hush money, where prosecutors reviewed evidence provided to the defense. The evidence includes records shot by police body cameras, police reports, surveillance footage, discarded cellphone data from the crime scene, autopsy reports, forensic files, and forensic DNA testing materials. Prosecutors said there is still more data to be turned over to Luigi's legal team.

Outside the court, a large number of supporters wearing scarves and sweaters with 'Release Luigi' written on them, chanting 'Healthcare is a human right,' holding up flags that say 'We are all Luigi,' the commotion outside is seen as an emotional outlet for the crowd who have long been bullied by health insurance companies.

On the day before the hearing, Luigi's portrait was projected onto the side of a building in New York City with the words 'Free Luigi' next to it. The anonymous group responsible for the projection told CNN that they created this projection to emphasize that Luigi Mangione should receive a fair trial, a right that every citizen is entitled to, regardless of public opinion or political means.

In the days following the murder of United Health CEO Thompson, stories of denied insurance claims and catastrophic impacts on patients flooded social media. After Luigi was confirmed as the suspect, he received widespread public support. When his name was mentioned on the Saturday Night Live show, he received prolonged applause. Many netizens have also followed his X account and become fans, with the number of fans reaching 510,000.

Luigi Mangione's website statement

Luigi has published his first statement written in prison on his website, which was established by his lawyer Agnifilo Intrater's law firm, to help the public understand the latest developments in the case.

Luigi stated in a declaration: I am very grateful to everyone who wrote to me, shared their stories, and expressed their support.

Importantly, this support transcends political, racial, and even class boundaries, with letters pouring in from all over the country and around the world to MDC ) Note: Prison in Brooklyn, New York (. While I may not be able to reply to most letters, please know that I will read each one received.

How does the Taiwan Anti-Death Penalty Alliance view Luigi's case? For a long time, the people and mainstream public opinion in Taiwan have tended to support the death penalty, mainly targeting those heinous murderers, believing that an eye for an eye is the only way to seek justice and revenge for the deceased victims. However, if the person killed is someone deeply hated by the public, there may be support for legal vigilante executions, as long as it meets the public's expectations of eliminating evil. Those deemed harmful to society are considered to be serving the public good, and hence, killing them is not considered a crime. The author neither advocates for the abolition of the death penalty nor against it, as this issue is unsolvable. Regardless of whether the death penalty is abolished or not, there will still be criminals. Why argue over its existence or abolition when the problem cannot be resolved? Since it is an unsolvable issue, let it remain unsolvable, as that is also an answer.

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