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Jun 23
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The Defense Fund: 3

Law&Crime | Wondery
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As Luigi Mangione awaits trial, a grassroots defense fund explodes in support, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars. Is this a fight for justice or a dangerous endorsement? And what does its steady stream of donations reveal about America’s deep frustrations with the system?

Featuring interviews with: Sam Beard and Jamie Peck

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