The national conversation about Mangione has made its way to him as he sits in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, where he receives about five to 10 letters a day. In his only statement since his arrest, released through his attorneys in February, he wrote: “I am overwhelmed by — and grateful for — everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support. Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe. While it is impossible for me to reply to most letters, please know that I read every one that I receive.” {read}