Copycat of CEO murderer in healthcare arrested in US
A woman in the US has been taken into custody following her threats against an insurance company that rejected her medical claim. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Briana Boston has been arrested in Florida for allegedly using threatening language towards an insurance firm that denied her medical claim, utilizing phrases associated with the high-profile shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The 42-year-old woman faces charges of threats to commit a mass shooting or an act of terrorism, as reported by ABC News and detailed in an arrest affidavit.
The events took place on Tuesday during a phone call between Boston and a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative. After the representative reiterated the denial of her claim, Boston reportedly became confrontational and said, “Delay, deny, depose. You people are next.”
This phrase has gained attention recently, as it was discovered written on bullet casings found at the scene of Brian Thompson's murder in New York City. The slogan appears to criticize a strategy known as "delay, deny, defend," where insurance companies are accused of postponing decisions, denying claims, and defending themselves against disputes.
According to law enforcement, Boston admitted to using the phrase but claimed she did so because “it is what is in the news right now.” She further expressed her disdain for insurance companies, stating they “are evil” and “deserve karma,” while also asserting that she does not own any firearms and has no intention of carrying out the threat. Boston is currently being held in a Polk County jail, facing a second-degree felony charge and a potential sentence of up to 15 years if convicted.
Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Manhattan on December 4 by a masked assailant. A suspect, identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, was arrested five days later. Police reportedly found a weapon and a silencer linked to the murder, a handwritten manifesto stating “these parasites had it coming,” as well as fake identification and a face mask.
Though there has been no official announcement, media outlets speculate that police believe Mangione acted out of anger over how the healthcare industry treated his sick family member. Mangione appeared in court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, where he was charged with second-degree murder.
Thompson's death has ignited controversy on social media, with many Americans sharing their grievances about insurance companies and posting rejection letters from healthcare providers. Some users have even expressed support for Thompson's alleged killer by offering to help with his legal expenses.
The New York Police Department recently issued a warning to healthcare executives in the U.S. about heightened threats to their safety, following the discovery of numerous “wanted” posters featuring their names and personal details circulating online and throughout the city.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
The events took place on Tuesday during a phone call between Boston and a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative. After the representative reiterated the denial of her claim, Boston reportedly became confrontational and said, “Delay, deny, depose. You people are next.”
This phrase has gained attention recently, as it was discovered written on bullet casings found at the scene of Brian Thompson's murder in New York City. The slogan appears to criticize a strategy known as "delay, deny, defend," where insurance companies are accused of postponing decisions, denying claims, and defending themselves against disputes.
According to law enforcement, Boston admitted to using the phrase but claimed she did so because “it is what is in the news right now.” She further expressed her disdain for insurance companies, stating they “are evil” and “deserve karma,” while also asserting that she does not own any firearms and has no intention of carrying out the threat. Boston is currently being held in a Polk County jail, facing a second-degree felony charge and a potential sentence of up to 15 years if convicted.
Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Manhattan on December 4 by a masked assailant. A suspect, identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, was arrested five days later. Police reportedly found a weapon and a silencer linked to the murder, a handwritten manifesto stating “these parasites had it coming,” as well as fake identification and a face mask.
Though there has been no official announcement, media outlets speculate that police believe Mangione acted out of anger over how the healthcare industry treated his sick family member. Mangione appeared in court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, where he was charged with second-degree murder.
Thompson's death has ignited controversy on social media, with many Americans sharing their grievances about insurance companies and posting rejection letters from healthcare providers. Some users have even expressed support for Thompson's alleged killer by offering to help with his legal expenses.
The New York Police Department recently issued a warning to healthcare executives in the U.S. about heightened threats to their safety, following the discovery of numerous “wanted” posters featuring their names and personal details circulating online and throughout the city.
Navid Kalantari contributed to this report for TROIB News
