“Behind the Viral Perp Walk: How Luigi Mangione’s Arrest Sparked Fury at NYPD’s Dramatic Design”
The crime, which is currently the center of attention on all media outlets, occurred in a midtown Manhattan hotel in New York on December 4.
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Brian Thompson had been set to speak during an investment conference but was shot at 6:45am when approaching the lobby.
Luigi was arrested five days after the incident at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after an employee noted he was “acting suspiciously.”
Reports claim his primary motive for the shooting was the resentment he felt towards the “parasitic” health insurance companies — a huge reason why the public has been so vocal in favor of his release.
#FreeLuigi has become a widespread phrase and hashtag
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Many conversations have arisen regarding Luigi’s alleged actions, but a huge percentage of the Internet seems to somewhat agree with what he did.
Murder, as the majority would say, is wrong, and the CEO’s killing has certainly sparked a number of furious talks. But it is near impossible to avoid the discourse on social media that Luigi is a “modern-day hero.”
Apps such as TikTok are filled with edits and discussions that show him in a positive light. Even stores have jumped on the bandwagon, selling T-shirts with phrases that say, “In This House, Luigi Mangione Is A Hero, End Of Story.”
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According to CBC, there are a few main reasons why the public may show empathy towards him.
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