Luigi Mangione ‘Copycat’ Arrested After Threatening Insurer with ‘Delay, Deny, Depose’ Message & ‘You Are Next’ Threat.
A woman in Florida has been arrested for allegedly threatening a health insurance company using the same phrase that was found on the bullets used in the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
Briana Boston, a 42-year-old mother, broke down in court after being charged for mentioning the words “Delay, Deny, Depose” during a call with her insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield, following the denial of a medical claim. These words were reportedly engraved on the bullet casings discovered at the scene of Brian Thompson's murder. During the recorded conversation with the insurance company, she was heard saying, “Delay, Deny, Depose. You people are next,” according to the Lakeland Police.
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This phrase, often referred to as the “three Ds of insurance,” is said to describe a tactic used by insurance companies to deny claims. Boston was taken into custody at her home after the FBI alerted the local police on December 10, as reported by NBC affiliate WFLA. When questioned by officers, Boston expressed her frustration, stating that healthcare companies were manipulative and deserved consequences for their actions.
Luigi Mangione
She acknowledged using the phrase, claiming it was simply a reflection of current news. Despite her choice of words, she insisted she posed no threat to anyone, noting that she did not own any guns. Lakeland Police Chief Sam Taylor expressed surprise at her comments, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. “She admitted, ‘Yeah that’s exactly what I said but I didn’t mean anything by it,’” Taylor remarked. “You can’t just take that back after saying it.” He also emphasized the gravity of the matter, setting her bond at $100,000.
He remarked that she has been around long enough to understand that making threats in today's climate is unwise, and that they will take action to ensure accountability, including potential jail time. Boston was visibly upset during her initial court appearance regarding the alarming phone call. The individual imitating Mangione could face a maximum of 15 years behind bars for the alleged threat.
SHOCKING INCIDENT
Luigi Mangione, 26, was apprehended at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a widespread search for the person responsible for Brian Thompson's murder. The former Ivy League student from an affluent Baltimore family has been charged with murder, a claim his attorney disputes.
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Authorities discovered Mangione in possession of a 3D-printed firearm and a note that read, "These parasites had it coming." Additionally, police reported a match between Mangione's fingerprints and those found on a water bottle located near the crime scene, as stated by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Wednesday. Mangione is currently incarcerated at the State Correctional Institution in Huntington, Pennsylvania, after being denied bail.
Who is Luigi Mangione?
At 26 years old, Mangione was cherished by his family and friends, known for his intelligence and affluence. He grew up in Maryland and was the valedictorian at the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore. With no criminal record, he was celebrated as an exemplary student and athlete, particularly in soccer.
A former classmate shared with Lawyer monthly that Mangione was well-liked and had a wide social circle, expressing surprise at the recent events. "We attended the same school but had different friend groups. I’m really taken aback by this," the classmate, who wished to remain anonymous, remarked.
Mangione graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a degree in computer and information science, followed by a master’s degree from the same institution. Before relocating to Hawaii, he worked as a data engineer for a car company in California. Notably, his cousin is Nino Mangione, a Republican State Delegate in Maryland. The arrest of Briana Boston for threatening an insurer with a "Delay, Deny, Depose" message, linked to the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, highlights the seriousness of such threats. Despite her claims of no ill intent, the case underscores the growing tension surrounding healthcare disputes and the legal consequences of making threats.
