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The 26-year-old accused murderer reportedly suffered from chronic back pain

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of assassinating United Healthcare's CEO, will face the judge sooner than expected, as his preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania has been abruptly rescheduled for this Thursday.

Fans of Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are crowdfunding a defense fund for him, having raised thousands of dollars to support the 26-year-old and assist with legal fees.