Jesse Weber

Many were horrified by the apparent cold-blooded murder of a corporate executive in broad daylight, while others speculated about Mangione's alleged motives, digging through his digital footprint in search of clues. As more details about Mangione's background surfaced, including his criticisms of corporate greed and the healthcare industry, a segment of the internet began to lionize him.

Many were horrified by the apparent cold-blooded murder of a corporate executive in broad daylight, while others speculated about Mangione's alleged motives, digging through his digital footprint in search of clues. As more details about Mangione's background surfaced, including his criticisms of corporate greed and the healthcare industry, a segment of the internet began to lionize him.

Following his arrest in Altoona, Luigi Mangione found himself facing a series of serious charges in Blair County.

Following his arrest in Altoona, Luigi Mangione found himself facing a series of serious charges in Blair County.

Prosecutors wasted no time charging him with multiple offenses the day of his arrest, including carrying a firearm without a license, forgery, false identification to law enforcement and possession of instruments of crime. Luigi Mangione's first appearance in Blair County Court on December 10th, 2024, was anything but quiet.

Prosecutors wasted no time charging him with multiple offenses the day of his arrest, including carrying a firearm without a license, forgery, false identification to law enforcement and possession of instruments of crime. Luigi Mangione's first appearance in Blair County Court on December 10th, 2024, was anything but quiet.

As he was led into the courthouse in Hollidaysburg wearing shackles and an orange jumpsuit, cameras flashed while reporters shouted questions. But it was Mangione's own voice that cut through the noise. Completely untouched and the insult to the intelligence of the American people and the black experience. He barked at the press, his frustration unmistakable.

As he was led into the courthouse in Hollidaysburg wearing shackles and an orange jumpsuit, cameras flashed while reporters shouted questions. But it was Mangione's own voice that cut through the noise. Completely untouched and the insult to the intelligence of the American people and the black experience. He barked at the press, his frustration unmistakable.

He carried himself with an air of defiance, but once inside the courtroom, his demeanor shifted. Seated before the judge, Mangione answered in short, clipped responses. His defense attorney, Thomas M. Dickey, leaned in often, the two whispering in hushed tones. Behind him, a row of NYPD officers sat like a wall of silent enforcers, their presence a reminder that New York was waiting.

He carried himself with an air of defiance, but once inside the courtroom, his demeanor shifted. Seated before the judge, Mangione answered in short, clipped responses. His defense attorney, Thomas M. Dickey, leaned in often, the two whispering in hushed tones. Behind him, a row of NYPD officers sat like a wall of silent enforcers, their presence a reminder that New York was waiting.

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In the early hours of December 4th, 2024, CEO Brian Thompson stepped out onto the streets of midtown Manhattan.

In the early hours of December 4th, 2024, CEO Brian Thompson stepped out onto the streets of midtown Manhattan.

We're talking about the CEO of the biggest private health insurance corporation in the world. And the suspect. He has been identified as Luigi Nicholas Mangione. Became one of the most divisive figures in modern criminal history.

We're talking about the CEO of the biggest private health insurance corporation in the world. And the suspect. He has been identified as Luigi Nicholas Mangione. Became one of the most divisive figures in modern criminal history.

I'm Jesse Weber, host of Luigi, produced by Law & Crime and Twist. This is more than a true crime investigation. We explore a uniquely American moment that could change the country forever.

I'm Jesse Weber, host of Luigi, produced by Law & Crime and Twist. This is more than a true crime investigation. We explore a uniquely American moment that could change the country forever.

Listen to Law and Crime's Luigi exclusively on Wondery Plus. You can join Wondery Plus on the Wondery app, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

Listen to Law and Crime's Luigi exclusively on Wondery Plus. You can join Wondery Plus on the Wondery app, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.