Luigi Mangione Stuns Everyone – See How ‘Thank You for Your Service’ Paid Off!

A crowdfunding effort to support the legal defense of Luigi Mangione has exceeded $10,000, drawing widespread attention and sparking controversy.

Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate and scion of a wealthy Maryland real estate family, is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Initially set at $50,000, the goal for the GiveSendGo fundraiser created by the December 4th Legal Committee in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, has now been raised to $200,000.

At the time of writing on Tuesday, over 380 donors had contributed $10,567. The fundraiser’s rapid growth showcases the polarizing views surrounding this case.

One anonymous donor gave $20 and commented, “Thank you for your service sir I hope this is only the beginning.” Another $20 supporter simply wrote, “Thank you.” A $10 donor added, “Luigi poses no danger to society, except to those greedy executives. Governors Hochul and Shapiro should pardon him right now!!”

The donations surged from just over $800 on Monday afternoon, contributed by 52 donors, to the current amount. One $5 donor shared their belief in Mangione’s cause: “This young hero deserves a fair trial. He needs to know America has his back. We’re all in this together. A better society is possible.”

Another $5 contributor referenced the words “Delay, Deny, Depose,” which were reportedly etched on the bullets used in Thompson’s killing. Police are investigating the possible link between the phrase and motives tied to insurance company practices.

Mangione is currently being held without bond at the Blair County Prison in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, as he awaits extradition to New York. His extradition hearing is scheduled for Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

Supporters of the GiveSendGo campaign have vowed to keep backers informed. On Tuesday, organizers shared, “We’ve gotten a mailing address for Luigi in jail! We’re writing directly to him following his family’s public disavowal of him and his actions to see what he would like us to do with these funds. Thank you for your continued support of this legal fund. We’ll keep you abreast of ongoing updates here.”

Mangione’s privileged background adds complexity to the case. He is the grandson of Nicholas Mangione, a multimillionaire real estate developer and philanthropist who passed away in 2008. Despite his family’s wealth and status, Mangione has faced significant personal struggles.

A former roommate, R.J. Martin, told The New York Times that Mangione underwent spinal surgery in 2023. When asked about the outcome, Mangione cryptically replied, “long story,” without elaborating.

Following Mangione’s arrest at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s on Monday, Maryland lawmaker Nino Mangione, his cousin, released a statement on behalf of the family:

“Unfortunately, we cannot comment on news reports regarding Luigi Mangione. We only know what we have read in the media,” the statement read.

“Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest. We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and we ask people to pray for all involved. We are devastated by this news,” it continued.

As the legal process unfolds, the fundraiser continues to gain traction, dividing public opinion on whether Mangione is a criminal to be condemned or a figure wronged by the system.