Artist claims wrongful accusation in healthcare CEO murder
The case of Luigi Mangione is currently one of the most talked-about in the United States. The man is accused of murdering the director of United Healthcare. An artist has spoken out, convinced that it was not the IT specialist who pulled the trigger.
When the name Luigi Mangione appeared in newspaper headlines in the context of the death of the director of United Healthcare, public opinion quickly passed its verdict. However, amid the condemning voices, a surprising stance emerged—a painter, known until now mainly for his art, decided to publicly challenge the accusations. The artist's declaration is not only an act of defiance against the system but also an announcement that he has specific evidence that, he claims, proves the American IT specialist's innocence.
American painter challenges prosecutor's findings
Christopher Brown is a professional painter specializing in portraits. He claims that during his 20-year career, he has painted at least 45,000 portraits, including so-called quick sketches, which require the ability to expressively capture facial details. The artist has also collaborated with courts, working as a courtroom sketch artist. All these qualifications allowed him to issue an exoneration in the case of Luigi Mangione.
The American IT specialist and graduate of one of the prestigious Ivy League schools was accused of terrorism and first-degree murder, which he allegedly committed against the director of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson. At the time of his arrest, a manifesto and a weapon purportedly used for the murder were found on him, which almost sealed the public's verdict.
Did Luigi Mangione not kill Brian Thompson?
Christopher Brown provided specific details which, in his opinion, prove that the murderer of the CEO of United Healthcare could not have been the descendant of Italian immigrants. The artist said in a video posted on TikTok: “Facial features don’t lie. Let's look at the bridge of the nose, the elongated chin—you can't fake or distort that in a video. Something is going on here, but from my professional point of view as a portraitist with 20 years of experience, this is not the same person. Anyone who claims otherwise—I don't know what they're trying to achieve. The person in the picture isn't him. You can see it in the smile—it's different. The jaw is different. The bridge of the nose is different. Even the shape of the eyebrows. Could they have grown so quickly since the time of arrest? Something is clearly not right here."
The painter adds: “If someone tries to convince you that it's the same person, I'll be straightforward: in my opinion, they're trying to find a scapegoat. I think this guy was forcibly framed as guilty, and I don't think they have enough evidence for it. You know what I mean? There's too much ambiguity here. Why would he have some manifesto on him? I think he either collaborated with someone or was framed or was acting in collusion with some group of people.”
