PA Governor Rejects Glorification Of Murder Suspect
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder unleashed a wave of frustration from Americans who have seen their health insurance claims or care denied, faced unexpected costs or paid more for premiums and medical care - all trends that are rising, according to recent data.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, speaking at a press conference with prosecutors and police in Altoona, said he understood the frustrations that some Americans, angered by health insurance companies and their refusal to pay for some treatments, had expressed online since Thompson's killing. But he rejected the glorification of the suspect in some circles online.
“A Pennsylvania resident saw something early this morning and said something to our local police,” Shapiro said. “In some dark corners, this killer is being hailed as a hero. Hear me on this, he is no hero,” the Democrat continued. “The real hero in this story is the person who called 911 at McDonald’s this morning.”
Suspect Luigi Mangione remains jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. He has been denied bail. He also has been charged with murder in New York.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, speaking at a press conference with prosecutors and police in Altoona, said he understood the frustrations that some Americans, angered by health insurance companies and their refusal to pay for some treatments, had expressed online since Thompson's killing. But he rejected the glorification of the suspect in some circles online.
“A Pennsylvania resident saw something early this morning and said something to our local police,” Shapiro said. “In some dark corners, this killer is being hailed as a hero. Hear me on this, he is no hero,” the Democrat continued. “The real hero in this story is the person who called 911 at McDonald’s this morning.”
Suspect Luigi Mangione remains jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. He has been denied bail. He also has been charged with murder in New York.
