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Scriberr News
December 13, 2024

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🔔 In today’s email:

💊 Woman Arrested After Health Insurer Threats
🌎 NYC Mayor to Roll Back “Sanctuary City” Policies
🤥 Duke Lacrosse Accuser Admits to Lying About Rape Allegations
👮 FBI Presence at Jan 6 Conspiracy Questioned

KEY STORY

Woman Arrested After Threatening Health Insurer

Briana Boston, a 42-year-old Florida woman, was arrested after allegedly threatening a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative during a phone call about a denied medical claim.

  • Her words mirrored a phrase linked to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

  • According to police, Boston ended the call by saying, "Delay, deny, depose. You people are next." The phrase resembles words found on bullet casings at the scene of Thompson’s murder.

  • Police charged Boston with making threats to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism.

Dive In

  • When questioned, she claimed she used the phrase because it was "in the news right now" and described health insurers as "evil" and deserving of "karma."

  • The phrase "Delay, Deny, Defend" is also linked to a 2010 book by insurance expert Jay Feinman, which exposes the tactics insurance companies use to avoid paying claims.

  • This arrest follows the high-profile case of Luigi Mangione, who faces second-degree murder charges for Thompson’s death.

KEY STORY

NYC Mayor Criticizes Biden for Missing Migrant Children

NYC Mayor Eric Adams plans to roll back parts of the city’s "sanctuary city" policies using executive orders.

  • Adams also criticized the Biden administration, claiming it has lost track of 500,000 migrant children, raising concerns about potential exploitation and abuse.

  • Adams announced his plan after meeting with Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s incoming border czar.

  • The two agreed to prioritize the removal of violent offenders, including undocumented migrants, asylum seekers, and long-time New Yorkers accused of violent crimes.

A Closer Look

  • Adams says he will use executive orders to target people committing violent crimes, regardless of immigration status.

  • He also plans to push for NYPD precincts to cooperate with federal immigration officials, a shift from the city's previous sanctuary city stance.

  • The move has drawn criticism, with some accusing Adams of cozying up to Trump for political reasons.

  • Adams denied the claim, arguing his focus is on public safety and protecting innocent people from violent crime.

KEY STORY

Duke Lacrosse Accuser Admits She Lied About Rape Allegations

Crystal Mangum, who accused Duke University lacrosse players of rape in 2006, has admitted she lied about the allegations.

  • Mangum, now 46, made the admission during an interview on the “Let’s Talk with Kat” podcast, saying she "made up a story that wasn’t true" to seek "validation from people."

  • The false accusations led to a high-profile legal case that fueled debates about race, privilege, and the treatment of college athletes.

  • Mangum said she hoped the three accused players could forgive her, stating, “I love them and they didn’t deserve that.”

  • Mangum is currently serving a prison sentence for a 2011 second-degree murder conviction and is eligible for release in 2026.

What’s the History?

  • The players were declared innocent in 2007 after the North Carolina attorney general found no evidence of an attack.

  • The case unraveled under scrutiny, revealing there was no DNA, witness, or other evidence to support Mangum’s claims.

  • The prosecutor who championed the case was disbarred for misconduct, but Mangum was never charged for making false accusations.

  • Duke University later settled a lawsuit with the three former players for an undisclosed amount.

KEY STORY

Trump Allies Holding Space for Alleged FBI Role in Jan. 6 After New Report

Allies of President-elect Donald Trump, including VP-elect J.D. Vance and Elon Musk, are holding space for a new FBI report, claiming it proves the bureau allegedly were involved with the events on Jan. 6.

  • The report counterclaims that no undercover FBI agents were at the U.S. Capitol or the rally at the Ellipse that day.

  • The Justice Department's Inspector General revealed that 26 FBI informants were in D.C. on Jan. 6, tasked with monitoring domestic terrorism threats.

  • While some entered restricted areas, they were not authorized to break the law, and none were charged for doing so.

What Are They Saying?

  • Vance posted on X, “For those keeping score at home, this was labeled a dangerous conspiracy theory months ago.”

  • Musk reposted it, adding, "What’s the difference between a ‘right-wing conspiracy’ and reality? About 6 months."

  • Vivek Ramaswamy also claimed the report would have been dismissed as conspiracy a year ago.

QUICK BITES

Quick Stories for Office Small Talk…

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Disney+ is bringing back the beloved sitcom Malcolm in the Middle with original stars Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek. Creator Linwood Boomer returns for four new episodes, centered around Malcolm and his daughter being pulled into family chaos for Hal and Lois' 40th anniversary.

📺 YouTube TV will raise its monthly rate to $82.99 in January, marking the latest in a series of annual price hikes driven by rising content costs and Wall Street pressure for profitability. While streaming still offers access to more shows, movies, and live sports than traditional cable, the once-cheaper alternative is becoming just as pricey.

☀️ Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party will push to end daylight saving time, calling it "inconvenient and costly." The proposal aligns with past efforts by lawmakers like Sen. Marco Rubio, who introduced the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent. While most Americans oppose clock changes, there's no clear consensus on whether to keep DST or standard time year-round, with scientists favoring standard time and retailers supporting DST for extended evening daylight.

🏈 Daniel Penny, acquitted in the “chokehold death” case of Jordan Neely, will attend the Army-Navy game as Vice President-elect JD Vance’s guest in Trump’s suite. Vance praised Penny's "courage" and criticized his prosecution. The high-profile case, which sparked political and racial debate, ended with Penny cleared of all charges.

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