Hot men can get away with anything – even murder. At least, they can in the court of public opinion. Obviously, I’m talking about Luigi Mangione, the alleged murderer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who made his first appearance in New York state court on Friday.
If you’ve been on social media lately, you might know him as the man photographed in loafers with crossed feet and shackled ankles, as he was pictured in court. The photo has since been labelled “iconic”. Other snaps showed Mangione, who also wore a green cable knit and chinos for the trial, smiling and smouldering throughout. Had it not been for the bulletproof vest and handcuffs, you’d be mistaken for thinking this was a fashion campaign.
