Luigi Mangione is back in court this week as his legal team prepares for a key pretrial hearing. The New York resident is accused of stalking and killing Brian Thompson, an insurance CEO. According to NPR, the case has generated unusual public attention and financial support — donors have contributed more than 1.5 million dollars to Mangione's defense fund. The outpouring reflects broader public frustration with the insurance industry, with some supporters viewing the accused as a vigilante against corporate harm. The hearing will address pretrial motions as the case advances through the justice system.

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