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Hasan Piker Calls CEO Death “Social Murder,” Defends Accused Killer

4/23/2026

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Streamer Hasan Piker called UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death “social murder” and declared himself “pro-piracy.”
Luigi Mangione was charged with murdering Thompson Dec 4 2024, with federal trial set for October and state trial for Sept 8.
Piker called Mangione “our boy,” said the perp walk made him look sick, and denied condoning violence.
Journalist Taylor Lorenz called Mangione a “morally good man” while Fox News Digital sought comment from Piker’s representatives after backlash.

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Streamer Hasan Piker called UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s death “social murder” and declared himself “pro-piracy.”
Luigi Mangione was charged with murdering Thompson Dec 4 2024, with federal trial set for October and state trial for Sept 8.
Piker called Mangione “our boy,” said the perp walk made him look sick, and denied condoning violence.
Journalist Taylor Lorenz called Mangione a “morally good man” while Fox News Digital sought comment from Piker’s representatives after backlash.