"Web users respond to the recently unveiled courtroom illustration of Luigi Mangione, expressing skepticism about its likeness to the man himself"
In a New York courtroom on Tuesday, Luigi Mangione, a man charged with second-degree murder over the killing in December 2024, attended a hearing while wearing a tan prison jumpsuit, handcuffs, and shackles on his feet. The court sketches of Mangione have been a subject of controversy, with some comparing them to the character Mr. Bean and others declaring that they do not resemble the accused.
Mangione faces life in prison if convicted, and he is also charged with eight other criminal counts. The controversy surrounding the court sketches began in April, when an image from a hearing went viral. The illustrator of these sketches is Gustav Hoyer.
Piers Morgan, a well-known television personality, has criticized the Saturday Night Live (SNL) audience for cheering Mangione during a recent episode. Meanwhile, some users on social media have expressed opinions that Mangione looks unrecognizable in the court sketches compared to photographs taken at the hearing. One person even declared, "That is NOT him."
In a recent development, two terrorism charges against Mangione were dismissed by Judge Gregory Carro. Prosecutors did not present enough evidence to prove the murder as an act of terrorism, according to the judge.
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A fashion brand, Shein, has come under fire for using Mangione, who is accused of murder, to model clothes. The use of such a high-profile accused individual in advertising has sparked debate and criticism.
As the trial continues, the court sketches of Mangione will likely remain a topic of discussion online. For now, the case remains a complex and sensitive issue, with many questions still unanswered.
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