Luigi Mangione, alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson, is being deified by fans comparing him to everyone from Robin Hood to Jesus Christ. His arrival in Manhattan, courtesy of the NYPD, is the latest made-for-TV moment in his leap from obscurity.
Mr. Mangione arrived in New York City on Thursday to face charges including first-degree murder, stalking, and illegal use of firearms. After 10 days in a Pennsylvania jail, he waived his right to contest extradition, enabling Empire State authorities to transport him to the scene of the crime.
NYPD out here making #LuigiMangione look like superman pic.twitter.com/7bjza6rQ0z
— Hal Michaell (@haleymichaell) December 20, 2024
