Man charged in killing of healthcare CEO responds to supporters on website
Luigi Mangione expressed gratitude on new website to people writing him, saying they transcend ‘class divisions’
The 26-year-old golf club heir charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive officer in an ambush outside a Manhattan hotel in December has touted receiving support that has “transcended political, racial and even class divisions” in a rare public statement.
“I am overwhelmed by – and grateful for – everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support,” Luigi Mangione said in a statement posted to a website launched on Friday by his defense team.
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