The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift
54 years, 11 months ago

The Internet’s Obsession With Luigi Mangione Signals a Major Shift

Wired  

In the US, people have strong opinions about health insurance companies, and when it came out that the alleged shooter had written “deny,” “depose,” “defend” on some ammo casings, they rallied round. When it turned out Mangione had been spotted at a fast-food restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, someone on Bluesky called it SnitchDonald’s; others briefly review-bombed the location. As Ryan Broderick put it in his Garbage Day newsletter on Monday, “It’s possible that this is the most aligned America—well, aside from the folks in its highest tax brackets—has been about a news story since the invention of the internet.” Want further proof? We don't care about your feelings”; “I’m not buying this ‘left vs right’ shit anymore Ben, I want health care for my family”; “Just because ‘the left’ likes something doesn’t mean you have to instinctively hate it. Like any other main character, Mangione’s entire life will be analyzed, but what gets said about him may seem small compared to what the response to his actions says about everyone else.

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Why you'll likely never see another new photo of Luigi Mangione again
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3 days, 7 hours ago

Why you'll likely never see another new photo of Luigi Mangione again

Daily Mail  

Luigi Mangione may never be photographed again, with the heartthrob facing a federal trial where cameras are banned and then potentially life behind bars. Photography is banned at both federal trials and at court proceedings in New York State, which has filed its own murder and terrorism charges against Mangione. Prosecutors are confident in their case against Mangione and if …

Luigi Mangione Conspiracy Theories Are Going Strong
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54 years, 11 months ago

Luigi Mangione Conspiracy Theories Are Going Strong

Wired  

On subreddits dedicated to Luigi Mangione, tens of thousands of followers pore over the links between the man who allegedly shot the CEO of United Healthcare and the number 286. This is the online world of conspiracy theories dedicated to Mangione, which have exploded in the week since he was arrested and charged with the December 4 murder of Brian …

Netizens wonder if Luigi Mangione will be 'Netflix's next big hit,' many blast ‘disgusting’ obsession with killers
1 week ago

Netizens wonder if Luigi Mangione will be 'Netflix's next big hit,' many blast ‘disgusting’ obsession with killers

Hindustan Times  

The internet’s bizarre obsession with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s alleged killer Luigi Mangione is not surprising as going gaga over killers is not a new trend. Netizens wonder if Luigi Mangione will be 'Netflix's next big hit' As Thompson’s cold-blooded murder continues to make headlines, a Reddit user has wondered in a post whether Mangione will become Netflix's next "blockbuster.” …

Charlamagne tha God blasts people glorifying Luigi Mangione, ‘Why are you happy?’
1 week ago

Charlamagne tha God blasts people glorifying Luigi Mangione, ‘Why are you happy?’

Hindustan Times  

Charlamagne tha God blasted people celebrating the brutal murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and hailing the killer, Luigi Mangione, as a hero. Charlamagne tha God blasts people glorifying Luigi Mangione “I don’t understand why people are celebrating him being killed,” Charlamagne tha God said on his show The Breakfast Club on Friday, December 13. “His kids don’t got no …

False news of Luigi Mangione suicide was generated by AI; BBC complains to Apple
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1 week ago

False news of Luigi Mangione suicide was generated by AI; BBC complains to Apple

The Hindu  

BBC has complained to Apple after the iPhone-maker’s AI-powered Apple Intelligence led to a BBC news notification that falsely claimed that Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, had tried to end his life. The news was false, and BBC has complained to Apple about the incorrect AI-generated notification that was shown to iPhone users. …

Luigi Mangione | ‘Popular’ suspect
1 week, 2 days ago

Luigi Mangione | ‘Popular’ suspect

The Hindu  

Not long after an election that polarised the nation and threw up Donald Trump as the winner, civil society in the U.S. stands divided yet again over a man: 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who allegedly shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in Manhattan on December 4. The real hero in this story is the person who called 911 at …

Body language expert reveals Luigi Mangione showed ‘a sense of arrogance’
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1 week, 2 days ago

Body language expert reveals Luigi Mangione showed ‘a sense of arrogance’

Hindustan Times  

Luigi Mangione showed a “sense of arrogance” while being escorted into a Pennsylvania courthouse, according to a body language expert. Decoding his peculiar body language at the time, Susan Constantine told Fox News Digital that the suspect displayed “rigidity” and “pompousness.” This handout picture provided by the Pennsylvania State Police department shows Luigi Mangione, accused of gunning down a health …

The mysterious ideology of Luigi Mangione: Anti-corporate hero? Far-right tech bro?
1 week, 2 days ago

The mysterious ideology of Luigi Mangione: Anti-corporate hero? Far-right tech bro?

LA Times  

When Luigi Mangione was arrested in the killing of the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, he was hailed in some corners of the internet as an anti-capitalist folk hero. “A reminder: the US has the #1 most expensive healthcare system in the world, yet we rank roughly #42 in life expectancy.” But Mangione was not a straightforward, left-leaning Robin Hood figure …

No One Needs a Luigi Mangione Show
1 week, 3 days ago

No One Needs a Luigi Mangione Show

Wired  

Earlier this week, feeling somewhat inundated with memes and social media posts about Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, I emailed Simone Driessen. Driessen’s answer was the one lots of folks have come to: People in the US are frustrated with the health insurance industry, and posting responses about Thompson’s killing is a way to …

Luigi Mangione's lawyer reveals why alleged CEO killer had public outburst, ‘He never had any…’
1 week, 3 days ago

Luigi Mangione's lawyer reveals why alleged CEO killer had public outburst, ‘He never had any…’

Hindustan Times  

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s alleged killer Luigi Mangione had a meltdown outside the courthouse because he was reportedly “irritated” as there was no lawyer to support him. Luigi Mangione's lawyer reveals why alleged CEO killer had public outburst Mangione’s lawyer, Thomas Dickey, said that his client had not expressed his frustration to anybody after his arrest from a Pennsylvania McDonald’s. …

Brian Thompson murder: Debate on Luigi Mangione's heroism reflects unusual American moment
1 week, 3 days ago

Brian Thompson murder: Debate on Luigi Mangione's heroism reflects unusual American moment

India Today  

Is he a hero? Josh Shapiro — who was dealing with a case somewhere else that happened to land in his lap — decried what he saw as growing support for “vigilante justice.” As with so many American events at this moment in the 21st century, the curious case of Brian Thompson and Luigi Mangione has both captivated and polarized …

Who is Luigi Mangione, and why is he an internet "hero?" : It's Been a Minute : NPR
1 week, 3 days ago

Who is Luigi Mangione, and why is he an internet "hero?" : It's Been a Minute : NPR

NPR  

Luigi Mangione & America's pent up pain Enlarge this image toggle caption Pennsylvania State Police via AP / ASSOCIATED PRESS Pennsylvania State Police via AP / ASSOCIATED PRESS Luigi Mangione is alleged to have shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and even before he was identified, the reaction to the shooter was far different than other instances of …

From merch to donations: How UnitedHealthcare CEO 'killer' Luigi Mangione has become 'internet's hero'
1 week, 4 days ago

From merch to donations: How UnitedHealthcare CEO 'killer' Luigi Mangione has become 'internet's hero'

Firstpost  

The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has turned accused killer Luigi Mangione into an unlikely internet sensation. From viral memes and merchandise emblazoned with ‘Free Luigi’ to controversial crowdfunding efforts, Mangione’s Ivy handwritten manifesto targeting corporate greed are being hailed as a symbol of rebellion Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive …

Arguments over whether Luigi Mangione is a ‘hero’ offer a glimpse into an unusual American moment
Trending News
1 week, 5 days ago

Arguments over whether Luigi Mangione is a ‘hero’ offer a glimpse into an unusual American moment

Associated Press  

Is he a hero? Josh Shapiro — who was dealing with a case somewhere else that happened to land in his lap — decried what he saw as growing support for “vigilante justice.” As with so many American events at this moment in the 21st century, the curious case of Brian Thompson and Luigi Mangione has both captivated and polarized …

Luigi Mangione vs Donald Trump: Reddit debates who ‘represents more Americans’
1 week, 5 days ago

Luigi Mangione vs Donald Trump: Reddit debates who ‘represents more Americans’

Hindustan Times  

America and the internet are currently obsessing over Luigi Mangione, charged in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Based on Mangione’s “manifesto” and digital footprint, the NYPD assessment said, “He appeared to view the targeted killing of the company’s highest-ranking representative as a symbolic takedown and a direct challenge to its alleged corruption and ‘power games,’ asserting in his …

The madness of Luigi Mangione
1 week, 5 days ago

The madness of Luigi Mangione

Live Mint  

The arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Mangione on the charge of murdering a healthcare CEO ends the hunt for the mystery man with a hoodie. But what it doesn’t solve is the mystery of why an intelligent, well-liked young man who had much to live for would allegedly shoot a stranger in the back on a New York street. The manifesto …

Luigi Mangione’s high school classmate speaks out about CEO murder suspect after ‘surreal’ arrest
1 week, 5 days ago

Luigi Mangione’s high school classmate speaks out about CEO murder suspect after ‘surreal’ arrest

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A high school classmate …

UnitedHealth CEO murder: Suspect Luigi Mangione's ‘angry outburst’ on court trip reveals his life details
Top News
1 week, 5 days ago

UnitedHealth CEO murder: Suspect Luigi Mangione's ‘angry outburst’ on court trip reveals his life details

Hindustan Times  

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect charged with murdering Brian Thompson, a top UnitedHealth executive, briefly struggled with officers and “shouted angrily” while being escorted into a Pennsylvania courthouse on Tuesday, Reuters reported. Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson. According to The New York Times, a report by the New York …

Luigi Mangione went ‘radio silent,’ was reported missing in San Francisco. Then CEO was killed
1 week, 5 days ago

Luigi Mangione went ‘radio silent,’ was reported missing in San Francisco. Then CEO was killed

LA Times  

Suspect Luigi Mangione shouts as he is taken into a Pennsylvania courthouse Tuesday. The slaying might have been motivated by Mangione’s anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and his disdain for corporate greed, law enforcement said in a bulletin obtained by the Associated Press. Mangione wrote that UnitedHealthcare had “simply gotten too powerful, and they continue to …

The killing of a healthcare CEO and the online 'class conflict' it has sparked in the US
1 week, 5 days ago

The killing of a healthcare CEO and the online 'class conflict' it has sparked in the US

New Indian Express  

Killer who turned into an online folk hero Before his arrest, Mangione was virtually unknown, with police only releasing a grainy security camera photo showing half of the suspect's face. The report noted, "This phenomenon was once largely confined to niche online subcultures; we are now witnessing similar dynamics emerging on mainstream platforms." Mass shooters and other violent offenders often …

Luigi Mangione's best friend and ex-classmates break silence after shocking CEO assassination and blindsiding arrest
1 week, 6 days ago

Luigi Mangione's best friend and ex-classmates break silence after shocking CEO assassination and blindsiding arrest

Hindustan Times  

50-year-old UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in an execution-like killing last week in New York City. Similarly, Tracy Le, a New York-based data analyst who is believed to be Mangione’s best friend, did her best to defend his character while delving into how the scandal had “shaken” her up. Ex-classmates from UnitedHealthcare CEO's suspected killer's all-boys school talk …

Valedictorian speech of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione resurfaces on internet. Video
1 week, 6 days ago

Valedictorian speech of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione resurfaces on internet. Video

Hindustan Times  

The suspect, Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was once the valedictorian of the Gilman School in Baltimore. Luigi Mangione expressed his ambition to study artificial intelligence at the University of Pennsylvania in his valedictorian speech. “I believe that having great ideas alone isn’t enough to drive …

Health boss 'assassin' is flooded support and GoFundMe pages as fans praise him for 'sacrificing himself for society'
1 week, 6 days ago

Health boss 'assassin' is flooded support and GoFundMe pages as fans praise him for 'sacrificing himself for society'

Daily Mail  

Fans of the alleged assassin of the UnitedHealthcare CEO have been desperately trying to raise money for his legal defense, as they flooded the internet with a wave of support. Luigi Mangione, 26, is an 'anti-capitalist' Ivy League graduate who was taken into custody after a McDonald's employee in Altoona, around 100 miles east of Pittsburgh, believed they recognized him …

Luigi Mangione's mugshot takes internet by storm; netizens swoon ‘the only thing criminal is his bone structure’
1 week, 6 days ago

Luigi Mangione's mugshot takes internet by storm; netizens swoon ‘the only thing criminal is his bone structure’

Hindustan Times  

In the world of crime, few figures have captured the internet's attention quite like Luigi Mangione, a man now infamous for allegedly assassinating Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Netizens first focused on the circumstances that led to his arrest saying, “Like a true Italian, Luigi Mangione's fatal error as an assassin was giving himself away by stopping to flirt …

Sex toys, males in society, DEI & more: Luigi Mangione, suspect in CEO shooting, had unusual social media opinions
1 week, 6 days ago

Sex toys, males in society, DEI & more: Luigi Mangione, suspect in CEO shooting, had unusual social media opinions

Live Mint  

The social media profile of Luigi Mangione, the suspect arrested for the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shows a "hodgepodge" of political views, according to a report by the New York Post. The eclectic mix of opinions ranged from praising the Unabomber to calling for a ban on sex toys in Japan, comparing modern America to late-era Rome during …

Luigi Mangione’s prominent relatives ‘shocked and devastated’ by his murder arrest
1 week, 6 days ago

Luigi Mangione’s prominent relatives ‘shocked and devastated’ by his murder arrest

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following the news of Mangione’s arrest Monday, his …

Why did Luigi Mangione kill UnitedHealth CEO? ‘Painful’ back surgery, social media posts, and a fake ID
1 week, 6 days ago

Why did Luigi Mangione kill UnitedHealth CEO? ‘Painful’ back surgery, social media posts, and a fake ID

Hindustan Times  

A 26-year-old former Ivy Leaguer from a prominent Baltimore family was detained on Monday in connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder. Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson Mangione who was arrested as a ‘person of interest’ has since been charged with murder in the case. Prosecutors cited, “false IDs …

Luigi Mangione's social media flooded with flirty texts and followers after his arrest in Brian Thompson's murder
1 week, 6 days ago

Luigi Mangione's social media flooded with flirty texts and followers after his arrest in Brian Thompson's murder

Hindustan Times  

Luigi Mangione's social media presence has exploded after being identified as a person of interest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Luigi Mangione's social media gains attention After a McDonald’s staff member called 911 to report a suspicious person having lunch, Luigi Mangione was detained and taken into custody for further investigation. The techie, who claims to be …

Tech bro turns killer? Inside online life of Luigi Mangione who allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO
1 week, 6 days ago

Tech bro turns killer? Inside online life of Luigi Mangione who allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO

India Today  

Luigi Mangione’s story reads like the resume of a quintessential tech prodigy –– elite schooling, prestigious internships, and a promising career in engineering. Yet, the 26-year-old now stands charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a shocking turn for someone whose life appeared to epitomise Silicon Valley aspirations. His comments suggested a willingness to rationalise violence as a …

Luigi Mangione: Ivy League graduate, now suspect in insurance chief's killing
1 week, 6 days ago

Luigi Mangione: Ivy League graduate, now suspect in insurance chief's killing

India Today  

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate from a wealthy Maryland family, has been identified as the primary suspect in the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. REVIEW OF UNABOMBER MANIFESTO Mangione’s online activity included a 4-star review of Theodore Kaczynski’s manifesto, Industrial Society and Its Future, posted on Goodreads under the profile name "Luigi," USA Today reported. …

Who is Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder?
1 week, 6 days ago

Who is Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder?

Al Jazeera  

Man, 26, arrested at McDonald’s outlet with gun and fraudulent IDs on his person, according to police. Arrest New York Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a worker recognised the suspect from police photos and alerted authorities. Mangione also had a silencer and a gun “both consistent with the …

A suspect is in custody. Some Americans are celebrating his alleged actions : Consider This from NPR
1 week, 6 days ago

A suspect is in custody. Some Americans are celebrating his alleged actions : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

A suspect is in custody. Some Americans are celebrating his alleged actions Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Swensen/Getty Images Jeff Swensen/Getty Images Five days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in Manhattan, police arrested 26 year old Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania. Authorities believe they have arrested the person responsible for gunning down the CEO of a …

Luigi Mangione shouts message to reporters prior to extradition hearing
1 week, 6 days ago

Luigi Mangione shouts message to reporters prior to extradition hearing

Salon  

Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspected shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was taken in for a court appearance in Pennsylvania on Tuesday after being charged the previous day with second-degree murder, as well as two gun charges and forgery. Denied bail at the hearing and fighting extradition back to New York, where the shooting took place outside of Thompson's Sixth …

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