According to independent journalist Ken Klippenstein, traditional media outlets such as CNN, NBC, the Washington Post, and the New York Times have reported that Luigi Mangione, the man who allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, wrote He reportedly had a complete copy of the manifesto, but refused to release it.
Krippenstein published the full text. manifesto On his website, he accused news organizations of withholding documents in a tweet on Tuesday.
“I asked the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, and NBC to at least give me a chance to make my case about the withholding of Luigi Mangione’s manifesto. They didn’t even respond!” he wrote.
I called on the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, and NBC to at least give Luigi Mangione a chance to make his case for the withholding of his manifesto. They didn’t even respond!
— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) December 10, 2024
CNN reported on portions of the manifesto, but instead of publishing the entire document, it quoted parts of it. (Related: Internet weirdos are hungry for suspects in broad daylight assassination of medical executives)
CNN Digital and Broadcast coverage It revealed passages from the document that read, “These parasites expected this to happen,” and “We apologize for the conflict and trauma, but it had to happen.” The network cited a report from a police source familiar with the document.
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA – DECEMBER 10: Suspected gunman Luigi Mangione is taken from Blair County Courthouse after an extradition hearing on December 10, 2024 in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Mangione was charged with weapons and false identity charges in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Mr. Mangione is being held at the State Correctional Facility in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, awaiting extradition to New York. Jeff Swensen/Getty Images
In a short manifesto, Mangione detailed widespread dissatisfaction with U.S. health care costs, arguing that the U.S. ranks first in health care spending but 42nd in health spending. life expectancy.
The assassin suspect said he was “not cooperating with anyone” in the Dec. 4 murder and that “rudimentary social engineering and basic CAD helped us find and kill Thompson.” . [computer-aided design]lots of patience.
The Daily Caller has not independently confirmed that the news organization Krippenstein accused of withholding the document was in its possession. The Kohler reached out to CNN, NBC, the New York Times and the Washington Post for comment, but did not receive a response in time for publication.
