In the early hours of December 4th, 2024, CEO Brian Thompson stepped out onto the streets of Midtown Manhattan.

In an instant, one of the most powerful men in the healthcare industry was dead,

and the suspect, Luigi Mangione, became one of the most divisive figures in modern criminal history.

I'm Jesse Weber, host of Law and Crimes, Luigi, a new podcast that is more than a true

crime investigation. We dare to look beyond the crime and the accused and explore a uniquely

American moment that could change the country forever. As this case unfolds, we go beyond the

crime of the decade headline to explore its cultural reckoning. This is the story of a growing

cultural divide in America, where mainstream media was quick to condemn the killing. The public

reaction, particularly on social media, has been unexpected.

In a nation divided by greed, power, and desperation, the killing of a CEO has sparked a long

overdue conversation and revealed a nation on the brink. Wherever this case goes, law and crime

promises to provide you with all angles of the case.

With exclusive interviews, courtroom documents, and in-depth coverage,

law and crime presents all sides of the case, challenging you to decide.

Is the status quo enough?

Or is it time for a cultural reckoning?

I'm about to play you a clip from the first episode of Law and Crimes Luigi,

available exclusively on Wondery Plus on March 24th.

A falsified New Jersey driver's license under the name Mark Rosario hinted at an attempt

to hide his true identity, the same alias he had used when checking into a New York City

hostel before his arrest. A stash of cash totaling $10,000, including $2,000 in foreign currency,

as if he had been perhaps preparing for a swift escape. A box of medical masks, a seemingly mundane detail,

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