A political director for Washington’s Democratic socialist mayoral candidate, Janeese Lewis George, has called for the release of accused assassin Luigi Mangione. Makia Green, who described herself as George’s right-hand woman, made the comments on social media.

Background on the Case

Mangione is accused of stalking and shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is expected to go to trial on September 8.

Green’s comments were made in a video posted on Threads, in which she called for Mangione to be freed and pardoned. The video garnered no replies, and Green’s Instagram profile was private when viewed.

Lewis George’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The candidate has been compared to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a fellow Democratic socialist, due to their similar positions on issues such as policing and abortion.

Mangione’s case has attracted significant attention and support, with over $1.5 million in donations to fund his defense team. His hearing was recently postponed due to a mix-up, and he is expected to face trial on state charges that carry a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted.

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