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Maher Mocks 'Mangionistas' for Killer's Plea
15 Aug
Summary
- Bill Maher mocked fans of Luigi Mangione, calling them 'Mangionistas'.
- Mangione pleaded guilty to murder charges for killing Brian Thompson.
- He faces life in prison, with sentencing on December 18.
Bill Maher recently targeted the supporters of Luigi Mangione, humorously referring to them as 'The Mangionistas.' These fans appeared to take Mangione's guilty plea for the murder of Brian Thompson quite hard.
During his "Real Time" monologue, Maher questioned the existence of 'Luigi fans,' noting Mangione's admission to shooting Thompson. He amplified the fans' apparent confusion, quoting one who doubted the plea's sincerity despite Mangione's own statement.
Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal charges, including interstate stalking resulting in death. He confessed in a New York City federal courthouse to shooting Thompson and understanding his actions were illegal. He also mentioned 3D-printing a gun.
Sentencing for Mangione is scheduled for December 18, with a potential life sentence. His state murder trial is set to begin jury selection on September 8, though his defense is seeking dismissal on double jeopardy grounds.
