Online supporters have donated nearly $60,000 to a Florida woman's legal funds after she was arrested for alleged threats made toward a health insurance company in a move seemingly inspired by the UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing.
Last week, Briana Boston, 42, of Lakeland, Florida, was charged with threats to conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism, according to a probable cause document, USA TODAY reported.
She was released on $100,000 bond and ordered to house arrest and GPS monitoring.
On Dec. 10, at the end of a recorded phone call with her health insurance provider BlueCross BlueShield over recently denied medical claims, the married mother of three allegedly uttered: "Delay, Deny, Depose. You people are next," according to police, the Lawyer Herald previously reported.
Taken from the title of a bestselling book about the health insurance industry, the words "delay," "deny" and "depose" mirror those that were allegedly engraved on the bullet casings found near the body of CEO Brian Thompson outside the New York City hotel he was shot to death Dec. 4 by alleged masked gunman Luigi Mangione.
When police went to Boston's home to confirm the statements, she allegedly admitted to using the phrase "because it's what is in the news right now," arrest documents stated, according to ABC News.
Boston's GoFundMe campaign was launched Friday in an effort "to support the bond payment, continued legal fees and other expenses being incurred in the defense of or due to" her felony charge, according to the fundraiser description.
In an update earlier this week, Boston's husband, Daniel Boston, said they were "overwhelmed" by the outpouring of support.
"... it is greatly appreciated and we cannot give enough thanks," he wrote, in part.
"While we cannot comment on the details of her case, contrary to some reporting she is still facing charges and is on house arrest after posting bond. If for some reason this were to change and we are guaranteed she is no longer in legal jeopardy, this GoFundMe campaign would be ended as soon as possible. Thank you."
As of Tuesday evening, the fundraiser received $58,000 of its $65,000 goal.
