A Lakeland woman faces serious charges after threatening an insurer using a phrase linked to a recent murder case involving a health CEO
Lakeland: So, there’s this wild story coming out of Florida. A 42-year-old woman named Briana Boston got herself in a heap of trouble after she allegedly threatened a health insurance worker. And get this—she used the same phrase that was found on bullet casings linked to the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson.
During a call about her denied medical claim, she reportedly said, “Delay, deny, depose. You people are next.” That definitely raised some eyebrows, especially since those words were connected to a recent homicide. The employee freaked out and called the FBI.
When the police showed up at her place, Briana admitted to saying it and even apologized. She claimed she picked up the phrase from the news about the CEO’s murder and thought it fit her situation. She insisted she doesn’t own any guns and isn’t a threat to anyone.
But here’s the kicker: she said health insurance companies are playing games and deserve some “karma.” Now, she’s facing charges for making threats of mass violence. It’s unclear if she’s out on bail yet.
This whole incident has really shone a light on the frustrations people have with health insurance companies. Many folks have shared their horror stories about denied claims and the stress that comes with it. It’s a hot topic right now.
And speaking of hot topics, the murder of Thompson has stirred up a lot of anger online. Some people are even rallying behind the guy accused of killing him, Luigi Mangione, who has a manifesto against insurance companies. It’s a crazy situation that’s got everyone talking.
With all this attention, security for health insurance executives is tightening up. Police even put out a warning about potential threats to these executives, saying some might see Mangione as a “martyr.” It’s a tense time for sure.