The defense fund for Luigi Mangione has now surpassed $100,000. Created by an anonymous group calling themselves 'The December 4th Legal Committee,' the fundraiser has drawn thousands of anonymous donors across America. But Mangione's attorney, Thomas Dickey, says he's unlikely to accept the money.

Meanwhile, a disturbing pattern emerges. The Center for Internet Security has issued a warning about what they call 'overwhelming bipartisan support' for the attack, noting that multiple 'wanted' posters targeting other healthcare executives have appeared across New York City.

But perhaps most revealing is how Mangione was caught. His own mother contacted the FBI on December 8th, just one day before his arrest, suggesting her son might be the person in the surveillance photos. She had filed a missing persons report in San Francisco back in November, having last heard from him on July 1st.

The public response has taken unexpected turns. From SNL parodies to viral social media support, Mangione's case has sparked a cultural phenomenon that's concerning law enforcement. GoFundMe has removed fundraisers for his defense, while other platforms like GiveSendGo continue to host them.

As prosecutors begin presenting evidence to a grand jury, Mangione has added another high-profile name to his defense team. Karen Friedman Agnifilo, former second-in-command at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, has joined his legal team.

The evidence is clear, says Detective Joe Kenny. The 3D-printed firearm matches the shell casings found at the scene. His fingerprints were found near the location.

But as support for Mangione grows online, law enforcement faces a new challenge. The Center for Internet Security warns that courthouses litigating Mangione's case should prepare for demonstrations, and that law enforcement officials associated with his arrest face increased risks.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has condemned the public response: 'Celebrating this conduct is abhorrent to me. It's deeply disturbing.

As this story continues to develop, one question remains: How did a murder suspect become what some are calling a symbol of resistance against corporate healthcare? The answer may lie in the thousands of personal healthcare stories flooding social media since his arrest.

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Delay, Deny, Depose: Luigi Mangione and the Assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

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Update - Dec. 15th: The Mangione Martyr Effect / FBI Contacted by Mother / Protestors #FreeLuigi