“Behind the Viral Perp Walk: How Luigi Mangione’s Arrest Sparked Fury at NYPD’s Dramatic Design”
People have a lot to say regarding NYPD’s “theatrics” as Luigi Mangione was transferred to Rikers Island
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Pictures certainly weren’t lacking as Luigi’s helicopter touched down in the Big Apple, and the NYPD didn’t hesitate to post them all on X.
As seen in the now-viral images, he stood in the middle of 17 cops and other individuals, including Eric Adams, the mayor of New York.
And it appears as if the public isn’t a fan of the appearance of it all.
“Y’all doing too much,” a user on social media scolded.
“Is this a photoshoot or an extradition?” another asked.
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A third echoed, “Why are they all there? You need 30 officers to escort him? Is he Hannibal Lector?”
In general, the consensus among the comments was that “this is a weird thing to post.”
“The theatrics are so extra,” penned someone else.
Other readers poked fun at the situation, saying the shots looked like something out of a movie while an X user even edited it into an album cover.
Luigi Mangione’s “perp walk” is going viral after NYPD’s postage of several photos
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According to Buzzfeed News, Luigi will be charged in both state and federal courts for the “murder, terrorism, and stalking in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.”
With the grand jury already in possession of the evidence, the state trial is expected to happen first. The federal case — one that may end in the death penalty — will take place after.
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