In the United States, the principle of "innocent until proven guilty" is a cornerstone of justice. Yet, the NYPD's promotion of fascist pageantry, exemplified by this stunt, only undermines that ideal. It should be central to the defense’s case that Luigi Mangione, the alleged Claims Adjuster Assassin, cannot receive a fair trial given the NYPD's exploitation of his image for a grotesque PR campaign.

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