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By Jenna Sundel
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The fundraiser for Luigi Mangione's legal defense fund reached another goal as donations continue to pour in for the accused killer.
The fund has raised over $500,000, a goal set on December 17. The fundraising goal has now increased to $1 million.
Why It Matters
Mangione, 26, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in Manhattan on December 4, 2024. He was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9.
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He was arraigned in federal court on two counts of stalking, one count of murder through use of a firearm and a firearms offense. He is also facing state charges in New York and Pennsylvania.
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What To Know
The legal defense fund surpassed a goal of $50,000 on December 10. It was increased to $200,000 later that day.
Update on Luigi Mangione's Defense Fund
Many of the fundraiser's top donors have given money anonymously.
The largest donation listed is $11,000 from an anonymous donor. The donor cited President Donald Trump's executive order on the death penalty as their reason for giving. Mangione is eligible for the death penalty if convicted on the federal murder charge.
Trump ordered the attorney general to pursue the death penalty "for all crimes of a severity demanding its use" on January 20. The action ended a moratorium on federal executions enacted by former President Joe Biden's administration.
Two other top donors also cited the "politicization" of the death penalty, while others voiced frustrations with the healthcare system.
Karen Friedman Agnifilo, an attorney for Mangione, previously told Newsweek that her client will use the money to fight his cases in multiple jurisdictions.
"Luigi is aware of the fund and very much appreciates the outpouring of support. My client plans on utilizing it to fight all three of the unprecedented cases against him," Agnifilo said in a statement.
When is Luigi Mangione's Trial?
Trial dates have not been set yet in Mangione's federal and state cases.
What People Are Saying
Mangione, in a statement posted to his website: "I am overwhelmed by - and grateful for - everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support. Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe."
What Happens Next
Mangione's next court appearance is scheduled for Friday in his New York state case. His next court date in the Pennsylvania state case is set for February 24.
Mangione's next appearance in federal court is scheduled for March 19.
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