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Heart-Shaped Notes Discovered in Socks for Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione

A court officer intercepted encouragement notes intended for Luigi Mangione, awaiting trial for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

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  2. Heart-shaped note found in socks sent to Luigi Mangione, prosecutors say

    The case has made him something of a cult celebrity to people frustrated with corporate health insurers in the US.

    Heart-shaped note found in socks sent to Luigi Mangione, prosecutors say

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  3. A heart-shaped note was found in socks bound for Luigi Mangione, prosecutors say

    Mangione has attracted a cult following as a stand-in for frustrations over health insurance coverage denials and hefty medical bills.

    A heart-shaped note was found in socks bound for Luigi Mangione, prosecutors say

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Updated: Mar 26th, 2025, 6:18 PM ET

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Prosecutors revealed that two heart-shaped notes were hidden inside socks sent to accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione. The notes expressed support for Mangione, who has gained a following among those frustrated with corporate healthcare. The incident raises questions about the treatment of Mangione, who was permitted to wear the socks, though he later chose not to due to fashion concerns. The prosecution highlighted this case's challenges amid ongoing legal proceedings regarding Thompson's shooting death.

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  • Luigi Mangione has garnered a following that views him as a symbol of frustration against health insurers, with supporters showing up in solidarity during court appearances.

  • Two heart-shaped notes of encouragement were intercepted before his court appearance, raising questions about how they got there and who was responsible for their inclusion in his clothing.

  • Prosecutors are objecting to special treatment for Mangione, including a request for a laptop, citing that he has already received accommodations not typical for jailed defendants.

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