US Arrests Copycat Suspect in Potential Healthcare CEO Murder
A woman in the US has been taken into custody after allegedly threatening an insurance company that rejected her medical claim. Read Full Article at RT.com.
TroibNews 
A Florida woman has been arrested for allegedly threatening an insurance company that denied her medical claim, referencing the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s fatal shooting. The suspect, Briana Boston, 42, faces charges for making threats related to a potential mass shooting or act of terrorism, as reported by ABC News, citing an arrest affidavit.
The incident unfolded on Tuesday during a phone call between Boston and a representative from Blue Cross Blue Shield, as she sought to contest the denial of her medical claim. Following the representative's explanation that the claim was not approved, Boston reportedly became aggressive, stating, “Delay, deny, depose. You people are next.”
This three-word phrase has gained attention recently after it was found inscribed on bullet shell casings at the site of Brian Thompson’s murder in New York. The phrase is thought to refer to the "delay, deny, defend" tactics sometimes employed by insurance companies concerning costly medical claims, which involve postponing decisions, rejecting claims, and defending their position against disputes.
Upon police questioning, Boston acknowledged using the phrase but claimed it was simply “what is in the news right now.” She expressed her belief that insurance companies “are evil” and “deserve karma,” yet insisted she owned no firearms and had no intention of acting on her threat. Boston is facing a second-degree felony charge and is currently held in a Polk County jail, potentially facing up to 15 years in prison if found guilty.
In related news, Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Manhattan on December 4 by a masked assailant. Police arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione five days later, discovering a weapon and a silencer thought to be linked to the murder, as well as a handwritten manifesto claiming “these parasites had it coming,” along with fake IDs and a face mask.
While there has been no official confirmation, media outlets suggest that police believe Mangione’s motive for the shooting stemmed from grievances over the healthcare system’s treatment of a family member. Mangione appeared in court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday and was charged with second-degree murder.
Thompson's death has ignited a wave of outrage on social media, as many users have shared their own negative experiences with insurance companies and posted rejection letters from healthcare firms. Some have even gone so far as to support Thompson’s alleged killer, offering to assist with his legal expenses.
Earlier this week, the New York Police Department issued a warning to healthcare executives about a heightened risk to their safety, following the discovery of wanted posters featuring their names and personal information across the city and online.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
The incident unfolded on Tuesday during a phone call between Boston and a representative from Blue Cross Blue Shield, as she sought to contest the denial of her medical claim. Following the representative's explanation that the claim was not approved, Boston reportedly became aggressive, stating, “Delay, deny, depose. You people are next.”
This three-word phrase has gained attention recently after it was found inscribed on bullet shell casings at the site of Brian Thompson’s murder in New York. The phrase is thought to refer to the "delay, deny, defend" tactics sometimes employed by insurance companies concerning costly medical claims, which involve postponing decisions, rejecting claims, and defending their position against disputes.
Upon police questioning, Boston acknowledged using the phrase but claimed it was simply “what is in the news right now.” She expressed her belief that insurance companies “are evil” and “deserve karma,” yet insisted she owned no firearms and had no intention of acting on her threat. Boston is facing a second-degree felony charge and is currently held in a Polk County jail, potentially facing up to 15 years in prison if found guilty.
In related news, Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in Manhattan on December 4 by a masked assailant. Police arrested 26-year-old Luigi Mangione five days later, discovering a weapon and a silencer thought to be linked to the murder, as well as a handwritten manifesto claiming “these parasites had it coming,” along with fake IDs and a face mask.
While there has been no official confirmation, media outlets suggest that police believe Mangione’s motive for the shooting stemmed from grievances over the healthcare system’s treatment of a family member. Mangione appeared in court in Pennsylvania on Tuesday and was charged with second-degree murder.
Thompson's death has ignited a wave of outrage on social media, as many users have shared their own negative experiences with insurance companies and posted rejection letters from healthcare firms. Some have even gone so far as to support Thompson’s alleged killer, offering to assist with his legal expenses.
Earlier this week, the New York Police Department issued a warning to healthcare executives about a heightened risk to their safety, following the discovery of wanted posters featuring their names and personal information across the city and online.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
