Briana Boston has been charged with making threats of mass violence against Blue Cross Blue Shield over a rejected medical claim. The 42-year-old reportedly echoed phrases found on bullet casings at the murder scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. After her recorded conversation on Tuesday, police arrested her at home in Lakeland.
Woman Arrested for Threatening Health Insurance Firm Amid Recent Murder Case
Woman Arrested for Threatening Health Insurance Firm Amid Recent Murder Case
A Florida woman faces serious charges for threatening a health insurance company with language linked to a recent CEO murder.
Boston used the phrases “Delay, deny, depose, you people are next” in her call, prompting law enforcement to act swiftly. Following her arrest, the judge set her bail at $100,000 due to the seriousness of the threats, a decision that visibly shocked her in court. Boston defended her actions by stating that healthcare companies deserved "karma," reflecting resentment against the US's costly healthcare system.
Authorities have indicated that Boston's threat could be connected to a growing trend of violence against healthcare executives, with one police chief emphasizing the seriousness of making such remarks in the current climate. Meanwhile, the investigation into Thompson's murder continues, with suspect Luigi Mangione arrested following a multi-state manhunt.
Authorities have indicated that Boston's threat could be connected to a growing trend of violence against healthcare executives, with one police chief emphasizing the seriousness of making such remarks in the current climate. Meanwhile, the investigation into Thompson's murder continues, with suspect Luigi Mangione arrested following a multi-state manhunt.
