Kim Kardashian Drawn Into CEO Shooter Case as Fans Demand Justice for Luigi Mangione
Fans are calling on Kim Kardashian to assist Luigi Mangione, the suspected shooter in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, leveraging her criminal justice reform work.
The Incident and Arrest of Luigi Mangione
On December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot in New York City in what police described as a targeted attack. Authorities launched a multi-state manhunt, culminating in the arrest of Luigi Mangione, 26, at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania after an employee recognized him and alerted authorities.
Mangione, an Ivy League-educated computer scientist, was reportedly carrying a firearm, a fake ID, and a handwritten, three-page anti-corporate manifesto expressing “ill will toward corporate America.” Police found bullet casings at the crime scene marked with words like “delay,” “deny,” and “depose,” believed to criticize the insurance industry.
Online Support and Calls for Kim Kardashian’s Help
Since his arrest, Mangione has developed an online cult following, with supporters praising his actions as a “sacrifice for society.” His case has sparked a wave of social media campaigns, with fans urging Kim Kardashian to step in, given her criminal justice reform efforts.
One user posted Mangione’s mugshot on X (formerly Twitter), captioning it with Kardashian’s infamous quote:
“Get up and work @KimKardashian.”**
Another wrote:
“Somebody please contact Kim Kardashian and tell her to protect Luigi Mangione. He cannot go to jail.”
Several fans even joked that Mangione could star in an upcoming SKIMS campaign, calling him the “modern-day prison bae.”
Kim Kardashian’s Criminal Justice Reform Work
While Kardashian, 44, has not publicly commented on the Mangione case, her extensive record in criminal justice reform fuels speculation about her potential involvement.
Since 2018, she has been pursuing a law degree in honor of her late father, Robert Kardashian, a high-profile attorney best known for his role in the O.J. Simpson trial.
She passed California’s baby bar exam in 2021 and is expected to take the full California bar exam in 2025. Despite not being a licensed attorney, Kardashian has already played a significant role in securing clemency for several prisoners:
– Alice Marie Johnson: Sentenced to life for a nonviolent offense, her sentence was commuted after Kardashian’s advocacy.
– Erik and Lyle Menendez: Kardashian continues to push for their resentencing, decades after their 1989 convictions for killing their parents.
Legal Charges and Investigation Findings
Authorities revealed that Mangione tried to evade capture by traveling across Pennsylvania, avoiding surveillance cameras, and using fake IDs. He was eventually arrested after a McDonald’s customer recognized him from news reports.
At the time of his arrest, Mangione was wearing a blue medical mask and working on a laptop. He initially provided a false identity but began to shake nervously when asked if he had been in New York recently, leading officers to confirm his identity.
Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens stated that Mangione appeared to be acting alone, referencing the handwritten note where he apologized for the shooting but claimed it was “necessary.”
“Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming,” the note reportedly read, according to law enforcement officials.
Family Statement and Background
Mangione comes from a prominent family; his grandfather was a wealthy real estate developer and philanthropist, and his cousin, Nino Mangione, is a Maryland state legislator.
The family expressed their shock and devastation following Luigi’s arrest, offering condolences to Brian Thompson’s family in a public statement:
“We offer our prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and ask people to pray for all involved.”
Mangione’s background includes being valedictorian at the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore, where he delivered an inspirational commencement speech in 2016. He later graduated top of his class from the University of Pennsylvania, earning undergraduate and graduate degrees in computer science.
A former classmate expressed disbelief, describing him as a “smart, well-behaved kid” who “wasn’t crazy.”
What’s Next?
While the investigation into Brian Thompson’s death continues, fans remain hopeful that Kim Kardashian’s passion for criminal justice reform could inspire her to intervene. However, given the severity of the charges, many doubt she will publicly involve herself in Mangione’s defense.
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