Summary
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has asked his supporters to limit the number of photos they send him to 5 at a time due to overwhelming volume and screening delays.
Charged with murder, he has pleaded not guilty. Mangione’s case sparked debate about healthcare, with supporters sending fan mail and donations.
His legal defense fund has raised over $615,000. He expressed gratitude for the letters, acknowledging support across “political, racial, and even class divisions.”
Mangione also faces federal and Pennsylvania charges. His attorney argues he’s being treated differently, held in federal custody.
I agree it’s scot-free, but I always thought it was because under Scottish Law, the verdict in a murder trial can be Guilty, Not Guilty, or Not Proven. In the 3rd case you escape punishment but everyone thinks you did it. Which can be good or bad for your standing in the community, depending on why the jury chose that verdict.
Your answer, being slightly duller and more pedantic, is probably the correct one.
I knew none of this, so I appreciate both of you.
I’m not an etymology expert, but I did see a few sources that all claimed scot came from a Scandinavian word “skat,” which was a redistributive tax (Source)
I knew none of this, so I appreciate both of you.