Luigi Mangione, Charged With CEO’s Murder, Gains Support Amid Healthcare Rage. Crowdfunding Effort Raises $31,000 For Legal Fees.

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Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has attracted both condemnation and online support, raising over $31,000 for his legal defense. Supporters cite frustrations with the U.S. healthcare system and corporate greed, while critics decry the glorification of violence. UnitedHealth and other executives have called for measured dialogue about healthcare reform. Mangione is being held in Pennsylvania as New York prosecutors seek extradition.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson,

00:07has attracted both ridicule and online support, raising over $31,000 for his legal defense.

00:13Supporters cite frustration with the U.S. healthcare system and corporate greed,

00:17while critics decry the glorification of violence.

00:20UnitedHealthcare and other executives have called for measured dialogue about healthcare reform.

00:25Mangione is being held in Pennsylvania as New York prosecutors seek extradition.

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