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In the realm of class struggle, Nicolas Framont advances with his endeavor "Saint Luigi"

Sociologist strongly underlines growing public favor towards Luigi Mangione, accused for the slaying of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, America's first medical insurance firm.

"Nicolas Framont advances the class struggle with his work, 'Saint Luigi'"
"Nicolas Framont advances the class struggle with his work, 'Saint Luigi'"

In the realm of class struggle, Nicolas Framont advances with his endeavor "Saint Luigi"

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old engineer, found himself in the centre of a high-profile murder case after being charged with the assassination of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. The shocking incident occurred on the bustling streets of Manhattan on December 4, 2024, before 7 AM.

Thompson, a major player in the American healthcare industry, was assassinated in broad daylight. The assassination has since sparked a national conversation about the injustices within the healthcare system.

Mangione was arrested five days after the tragic event. Due to the seriousness of the federal and state-level murder indictments against him, Mangione was assigned a professional judge to his trial, as a judicial proceeding by an appointed judge was required rather than a lay judge or jury.

The U.S. Department of Justice has ordered prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Mangione in connection with Thompson's assassination. However, Mangione has already pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Online, there has been a wave of massive support for Mangione, with social media accounts heroizing him and online fundraisers launched to help with his legal fees.

The trial for Mangione is scheduled to begin on September 16 in New York State. The details of the case are still unfolding, but it's believed that the motive for the assassination was Thompson's role as CEO of UnitedHealthcare.

As the trial approaches, the nation waits with bated breath to see how this dramatic story unfolds.

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