Originally posted December 12, 2025.
As we conclude the second week of hearings in the case against Luigi Mangione, the prosecution has introduced substantial evidence since Luigi’s arrest on December 9th, 2024. This evidence raises a critical question: Did Luigi deliberately seek recognition as the United Healthcare CEO Shooter? Based on a thorough analysis of documents allegedly authored by Mangione and the evidence presented, I argue that the shooting of Brian Thompson should be interpreted not as an act of protest against a rank healthcare system but rather as a manifestation of ego and entitlement. Let’s go back to the beginning.
He didn’t wear gloves.
On December 4th, 2024, as United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson passed the Midtown Hilton Hotel, a masked assailant stepped onto the curb, raised his gun, and fired. Thompson was initially shot in the back of his leg, stumbled, and tried to brace himself against the wall of the hotel. The shooter then fired twice more. Thompson collaps…
