When Luigi Mangione entered Manhattan state court on Friday afternoon, a coterie of starry-eyed supporters greeted the alleged assassin with reverent silence.
Mangione, who faces state and federal charges for allegedly fatally shooting the United Healthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, on 4 December, was handcuffed and shackled as he walked down the aisle toward the defense table. The 26-year-old sported a cable-knit sweater over a white oxford shirt with khaki pants and tan driving loafers – as well as a ballistic vest.
