A Florida woman has been accused of threatening her health insurance provider, BlueCross BlueShield, after her claim was rejected. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) alerted the Lakeland Police Department about the incident, which occurred during a recorded phone conversation. The woman, identified as 42-year-old Briana Boston, allegedly used the phrase “Delay, Deny, Depose. You people are next,” at the end of the call.
This incident comes in the wake of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The phrase “Deny, Delay, Depose” was found written on the bullet casings used in Thompson’s murder. The alleged perpetrator, Luigi Mangione, was apprehended earlier this week following an extensive manhunt. Mangione had reportedly penned a manifesto expressing his animosity towards healthcare companies.
Upon receiving the information from the FBI, Lakeland police officers visited Boston’s residence for an interview. Boston reportedly confessed to making the threat during the phone call. She expressed remorse for her actions, stating that she did not possess any firearms and posed no threat to anyone.
According to the police report, Boston expressed her frustration with healthcare companies, accusing them of playing games and deserving of karma due to their perceived malevolence. Following the interview, Boston was arrested on charges of making threats to conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism.
As of Thursday afternoon, Boston was being held at the Polk County Jail without bond. She has not yet retained legal representation. Her next court appearance is scheduled for January 14.
In the aftermath of Thompson’s murder, insurance companies have implemented additional safety measures. These include removing online biographies of executives and employing personal security.