“Luigi is aware of the fund and very much appreciates the outpouring of support,” said his attorney
Luigi Mangione accepted more than $290,000 in crowdfunded donations to help support his legal team. More than 10,000 individuals made donations, according to a statement from crowdfund organizers, to help the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December.
“Luigi is aware of the fund and very much appreciates the outpouring of support,” said Karen Friedman Agnifilo, the lead defense attorney for Mangione, in a statement. “My client plans on utilizing it to fight all three of the unprecedented cases against him.” A rep for Agnifilo said she had no further comment.
A team of 15 volunteers, under the December 4 Legal Committee, led the crowdfund. A spokesperson for the organization said they’re “thrilled” Mangione…
