GiveSendGo stands firmly behind its decision to host content related to Mangione.

“We believe every person is entitled to due process in a court of law — not in the court of public opinion,” Alex Shipley, GiveSendGo’s communications director, said in a statement. “To be absolutely clear, we do not support or condone vigilante justice. However, people have a constitutional right to a strong legal defense, and access to that defense should not be reserved only for the wealthy or those who fit a particular narrative. Our role is to give individuals and their communities the opportunity to fundraise for that defense, because true justice is served when everyone has equal access to a fair trial — regardless of the verdict.”

  • @NotSteve_@lemmy.ca
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    8 hours ago

    His family is actually very rich but I’d still donate as a statement (if it wasn’t on GiveSendGo)

    • @jagged_circle@feddit.nl
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      108 hours ago

      If I was Aaron Schwartz’d, I’m certain my family would read the headlines on Fox News and be immediately convinced that I am somehow a bad person and deserve to be in prison as punishment

      Just because your parents have lots of money, doesn’t mean it will go to your defense fund.