In response to an overwhelming influx of inquiries and support, the defense team of Luigi Mangione, who is currently facing murder charges, has launched a dedicated website.

The site, luigimangioneinfo.com, aims to provide updates on the case, correct misinformation, and share letters penned by Mangione during his incarceration. According to his attorneys, this platform is essential for keeping the public informed and engaged.

Mangione himself expressed his gratitude through a message on the site, saying, “I am overwhelmed by — and grateful for — everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support.” This support has also translated into thousands of donations to aid in covering his legal expenses.

His legal team paints a picture of Mangione’s life as once “beautiful” and “promising,” now disrupted by the serious allegations against him. This narrative is part of a broader legal strategy, as indicated in a recent motion seeking to dismiss the federal case or eliminate the possibility of a death penalty.

Rather than a portrayal from a group of admirers, this depiction comes directly from Mangione’s attorney, underscoring the defense’s efforts to reshape public perception and influence the legal proceedings.

As part of an evidence suppression hearing in the upcoming trial of Luigi Mangione, prosecutors play a 911 call placed by the manager of a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

The McDonald’s manager is not identified, and the hearing is the first time the 911 call is played in public.

The manager is apologetic as she tells the 911 operator she tried the non-emergency line first and continues taking orders as she tells the operator, “I have a customer here some other customers were suspicious of because he looks like the CEO shooter in New York.

“And they’re just really upset and come to me, and I’m like, I can’t approach him.”

The 911 operator, Emily States, testifies and is heard asking for a description of the individual, with the manager replying,”The only thing you can see is the eyebrows.”

Mangione’s defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, objects to the 911 call being played, but the judge says he is allowing the call for this hearing.

Mangione enters the courtroom in shackles, but the judge allows Mangione to sit unshackled and take notes at the defense table.

Long lines outside the courthouse filled with women and men supporters trying to enter the hearing, hoping to get a glimpse of the alleged CEO murderer.

Mangione’s defense team is trying to prevent several key pieces of evidence from being allowed at trial, like the comment about the 3-D printed pistol.

Angifilo claims conversations with correction officers were illegally coerced and should not be allowed.

The defense claims Mangione is questioned for 20 minutes by Altoona Police Officer Joseph Detwiler without being read his Miranda rights.

Therefore, prosecutors should not be allowed to introduce any testimony about statements made by Mangione to police.

United States District Judge Margaret Garnett says she will rule on the defense’s request to drop death penalty charges and the exclusions at a later hearing.

If the murder charge remains, Garnett a trial could start in late December or early January 2027. If charges dropped, Mangione’s trial might begin this October.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Mangione’s next hearing date for January 30.

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[Feature Photo: Luigi Mangione is escorted into Manhattan Criminal court for his arraignment on state murder and terror charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)]