GoFundMe has removed campaigns supporting Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO, citing policies against fundraising for violent crime defense. Christian platform GiveSendGo prominently hosts a fundraiser for Mangione, raising over $75,000. The platform defends its decision as supporting access to fair legal defense, regardless of public opinion. The GiveSendGo campaign claims to represent volunteers moved by Mangione's case. It promises to use funds for his defense or similar causes if declined. Mangione's attorney, however, suggested he might not accept unsolicited funding.
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00:02GoFundMe has removed campaigns supporting Luigi Mangione, accused of killing United Healthcare CEO,
00:08citing policies against fundraising for violent crime defense.
00:12Christian platform GiveSendGo predominantly hosted a fundraiser for Mangione, raising over
00:17$75,000. The platform defends this decision as supporting access to fair legal defense,
00:24regardless of public opinion. The GiveSendGo campaign claims to represent volunteers
00:29who have been moved by Mangione's case. It promises to use funds for his defense,
00:35or similar causes if declined. Mangione's attorney, however, suggested
00:39he might not accept unsolicited funding. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.