'No one cares’: Did Luigi Mangione’s sex-tape allegations impact donations from women fans?

Allegations surrounding Luigi Mangione’s involvement in sex tapes have seemingly fueled a surge in donations to his legal defense fund. Hosted on GiveSendGo, the fund had reached $645,692 toward its $1,000,000 goal at the time of publication.
Supporters have flooded the donation page with well-wishes, expressing both shock and defiance regarding the scandal. One donor, Gosia, contributed $5 and commented, “I was going to wait for my next payday with another donation but I am so angry with the tape's allegations that I had return here and donate even a small amount as a form of protest.”
Another supporter commented, “No one cares about sex tapes, we care about professional integrity and the right to a fair trial. Luigi will always have our support.”
Mangione, 26, allegedly recorded over 20 highly stylized sex tapes before his arrest for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on December 4. Since his arrest, he has developed a dedicated following, with reports suggesting women are drawn to him despite the severity of his charges, the Daily Mail reported.
A source that reports to Daily Mail previously said that Mangione 'wanted to be watched,' describing the tapes as meticulously staged with professional lighting.”It wasn't just some grainy, late-night mistake. It was perfect lighting, everything,” the insider claimed.
Mangione became the focus of a nationwide manhunt following Thompson’s murder. In the wake of his arrest, details about his personal life, including his sex life and health struggles, emerged.
Mangione reportedly had spondylolisthesis, a condition worsened by a surfing accident, which caused spinal misalignment and severe nerve pain. However, the source contradicted this, claiming Mangione frequently filmed himself during sexual activity and shared explicit images with women.
At the time of his arrest, Mangione had been running from authorities for five days. He was found carrying a handwritten manifesto condemning corporate greed, particularly targeting UnitedHealthcare. The 262-word document criticized corporations for 'abusing our country for immense profit' while failing to improve Americans’ life expectancy.
Mangione hails from a wealthy background as the grandson of a self-made multimillionaire who owned a luxury resort, nursing homes, and a radio station. He attended Baltimore’s prestigious Gilman School, where tuition costs $40,000 per year, and graduated as valedictorian in 2016.