The letter is on its way! Here's what we wrote:

Dear Luigi Mangione,

You are going through a lot right now, but we wanted to let you know that we set up a legal defense fund for you and we have received over $30,000 and counting to put towards your defense or, if you do not want the funds, toward the defense of other political prisoners. Along with the donations have come hundreds of messages of support for you. We are reaching out to your legal defense as well in case this letter doesn’t reach you. If you or your lawyer want to call us, we can be reached at - -xxxx. You can also reach us by email at xxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com.

In the hopes that this may help you get strong legal representation as you face these charges,

The December 4th Legal Committee

Some comments from anonymous donors:

"I was 6 when I was diagnosed with cancer. I watched as my parents suffered under medical bills not covered by insurance. Once we got back from treatment to see people in our yard bidding on our house. A neighbor had to liquidate their 401(k) to ensure we had a place to sleep. It took mom and dad 20 years of tireless work to get out from under the debt, but I am here now to say you are a hero."

"I hope the little I can give will make a difference for you. I believe your sacrifice has worked and the people are opening their eyes."

"Denying healthcare coverage to people is murder, but no one gets charged with that crime. 'bout time we point out this hypocrisy."

"Nearly all of us except the 1% are uninsured or underinsured. Stay together on this one and don’t let us be divided my American brothers and sisters. Let this sacrifice be the spark and catalyst for change. Universal healthcare is a human right, while our private, for-profit health insurance system is a crime against humanity."

"As a physician who witnesses every day just how corrupt, greedy, and unethical the health care system is and how it is set up to crush the common person, I applaud Luigi for his courage, heart, and passion. Luigi, you are fighting the fight that so many of us in medicine have been neutered or brainwashed to avoid. Thank you for your service and for helping America wake up! You are not alone!"

"Like me, many RNs, doctors and other health professionals have seen 1st hand harm done to people by actions of United Health insurance and other insurers. People die due to their actions daily. A single CEO’s death hardly compares to the deaths of thousands of fellow countrymen. Nurses and doctors who see the abuse and leave, unable to fight any longer. This is a fight worth having."

“Luigi did more for this country and sacrificed more than I ever did as an honorably discharged member of the U.S. Army who served in combat zones. Political failures corporate donations to politicians and political corruption have all lead to the extortion of millions of Americans. Some may not like Luigi’s actions, but sometimes hard choices have to be made. How many died as a result of UHC?”

“Contributing all the way from Singapore. U risked your future for all the underdogs everywhere. Nothings more noble to me than that.”

“As a healthcare provider, you have my complete support. Insurance companies are evil entities without reigns. Thank you for your service.”

“Class solidarity! This man has done something incredibly brave and extreme to help unite us against the ruling class. All Americans deserve healthcare free from profiteering.”

“Every media platform and talking head and politician and exec who condemns the people supporting this action only demonstrates the depth of their disdain for the common person in America and how out of touch they are with the misery and indignity forced on people by our healthcare system.”

“This donation is in memory of a single mom of 3 toddlers who died after insurance company refused to pay for her treatment, leaving her 3 toddlers without a mom or dad.”

“Luigi’s actions represent a fierce rejection of a system that profits massively yet doesn’t care about the American people. Our deaths, our pain, our cries for help are constantly silenced and ignored, as we work multiple jobs just to afford to live. This isn’t about political parties. It’s about CLASS CONSCIOUSNESS. FREE LUIGI.”

“You took on a huge burden to right a terrible wrong. I am sorry it came to this, but I do feel like what you have done has sparked something bigger, that in time the changes that ripple out from this act will become profound, lasting, and good for all. Wishing you peace (remember to breathe) and hope.”

We've gotten a mailing address for Luigi in jail! We're writing directly to him to see what he would like us to do with these funds. Thank you for your continued support of this legal fund. We'll keep you abreast of ongoing updates here. 

Smart Communications/PADOC
Luigi Mangione QQ7787
SCI Huntingdon
PO Box 33028
St Petersburg, FL 33733

This evening Luigi was also charged with murder and additional weapons charges

Apologies for the brief interruption in the fundraiser. We had a technical issue on our end but it has been resolved. 

As more information comes out about the charges against Luigi, we'll post updates here. He has initially been charged with :

One count of forgery (grade 2 felony)

One count of carrying a firearm without a license (grade 3 felony)

One count of tampering with records or identification (grade 1 misdemeanor)

One count of possessing instruments of crime (grade 1 misdemeanor)

One count of false identification to law enforcement (grade 3 misdemeanor)

This doesn't mean he won't face additional charges, just that this is all they feel they can prove right now. 

Luigi Mangione has been taken into custody as a suspect in this case. The 26-year-old, born and raised in Maryland, was picked up while eating at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania.