A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claims.

Summary

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has drawn attention due to the phrase “deny, defend, depose” reportedly written on the shooter’s ammunition, echoing criticism of insurer practices like “delay, deny, defend.”

UnitedHealthcare, one of the largest U.S. health insurers, has faced scrutiny over claim denials and delays, including a Senate report highlighting issues with Medicare Advantage prior authorizations.

The killing has sparked public outrage and dark humor on social media, reflecting widespread frustration with health insurers, which many blame for rising healthcare costs and access barriers.

  • kuato@lemmy.worldEnglish
    19·
    17 days ago

    No way they’d risk him getting up on the stand

    Defendants don’t get up on the stand if they want any chance of a not guilt verdict.

    and even less likely they’d want to try their luck getting twelve people to convict.

    It’s not so unlikely. It ought to be, but it isn’t.

    • originalfrozenbanana@lemm.ee
      6·
      16 days ago

      You think they’re willing to take the chance that the guy who assassinated a CEO with bullets with messages on them wouldn’t take the stand to deliver a monologue?

      • kuato@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        16 days ago

        Yes. I think your perspective is through Hollywood-tinted glasses. When was the last time something like that happened in real life and actually had devastating effects on the ruling class?