Summary

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a premeditated attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown before speaking at an investor conference.

The gunman, still at large, fired multiple times, leaving shell casings marked with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.”

Authorities suggest Thompson was targeted but remain unclear on the motive. His wife confirmed prior threats against him.

Analysts speculate a possible vendetta tied to his company. The case raises questions about executive security, as Thompson lacked personal protection despite known risks.

  • @taiyang
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    997 days ago

    To those upset that this is headline news because he’s rich, remember that exposure breeds copycats.

    • @ovalofsand
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      547 days ago

      It would be a shame if the rich got eaten. I do not support eating the rich

      • @Lennny
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        127 days ago

        If you’re going to, use some sweet baby rays.

        • @[email protected]
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          97 days ago

          Or maybe a sauce that’s not owned by a decent sized corporation pulling in 10s of millions a year…?

          • @Lennny
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            47 days ago

            Homemades the way to go for sure but idgaf what BBQ sauce someone decides to use. I didn’t say use fucking kc masterpiece.

            • @[email protected]
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              27 days ago

              I didn’t say you did. I was specifically commenting on the sweet baby Ray’s.

              If you’re going to eat the rich, don’t give more money to the rich when you season them…

              • @AngryCommieKender
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                67 days ago

                ¾ cup yellow mustard

                ½ cup honey

                ¼ brown sugar

                ½ cup apple cider vinegar

                1 tablespoon of ketchup

                1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

                1 teaspoon garlic powder, or ½ tsp fresh finely minced garlic

                ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder

                ½ teaspoon salt

                For extra spice ½ teaspoon or more of your favorite hot sauce.

                Combine in a saucepan, and whisk together till smooth

                Heat to a simmer, and low simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly

                Store in the fridge overnight.

              • @[email protected]
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                27 days ago

                Surely you’d make an exception if the mass-market seasoning used on a CEO was sold by that CEO’s own company!