Accused health care CEO killer Luigi Mangione has received $30,000 for his legal defense fund from an anonymous donor who says Mayor Eric Adams’ “politicized” corruption case motivated him.
The fundraising account for Mangione, 26, on GiveSendGo has topped $641,795 to help him defend himself against federal and state charges for allegedly gunning down UnitedHealthcare honcho Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel Dec. 4.
Mangione could face the death penalty if convicted at his federal trial on charges related to terrorism in the case.
The anonymous donor last week made the largest contribution to date to the Ivy League grad’s fund, saying, “I never needed to worry about affording med care,” the Independent first reported.
“But here I am bc, even among the affluent, it is clear that from the motion to dismiss Adams’ charges to perp walk, the case is likely politicized,” the anonymous giver said.
“Makes me highly doubtful of any claimed evidence and pursuit of capital punishment,” the person added of Mangione’s case. “CP, esp, would personally & strongly tilt me in favor of defense; the motives are suspect & due process is lacking.”
The New York City mayor had been indicted on federal corruption and bribery charges last year, but President Trump’s Justice Department said it wants to dismiss the case, at least for now.
Manhattan federal Judge Dale Ho still has to sign off on Justice’s move, leaving things up in the air for the mayor at least until mid-March.
Opponents of the Adams dismissal have accused the Trump administration of offering a quid pro quo arrangement under which Adams could dodge trial in exchange for his help curbing the migrant crisis in New York City.
Adams had accused the DOJ under former President Joe Biden of bringing the case against him for political reasons, because he was critical of the Dem administration’s handling of the migrant flood.
The cases against Adams and Mangione are not related in any way.
Mangione is being held without bail in a Brooklyn federal lockup and has received a load of support on his fundraiser page and letters from fans while in jail, many including photos of his throngs of female supporters.
Mangione — who comes from a renowned, well-to-do Maryland real estate and health care family — last month asked his followers to limit themselves to sending five photos at once after he was bombarded with pictures from his obsessed fans.
“I am overwhelmed by — and grateful for — everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support,” Mangione wrote on his fundraiser page. “Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions.”
The fundraising site has set a goal to raise $1 million for Mangione’s defense.
He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges against him.
