Retailers Remove Merchandise Supporting Alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO Killer
Amazon, Etsy, and other platforms are cracking down on products referencing Luigi Mangione and the 'Deny Defend Depose' slogan tied to the murder investigation.
- Merchandise featuring 'Deny Defend Depose'—a phrase linked to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson—has appeared on platforms like Amazon, Etsy, and TikTok Shop.
- The phrase, reportedly etched onto bullet casings at the crime scene, references criticism of the healthcare industry and has fueled public discourse on insurance practices.
- Retailers, including Amazon and Etsy, have removed listings for products that glorify Luigi Mangione or reference the killing, citing violations of their policies.
- Despite takedowns, some items remain available on sites like eBay, which prohibits products celebrating violence but does not explicitly ban the slogan itself.
- Law enforcement has expressed concern over Mangione's growing online support, with some portraying him as a 'martyr' and creating fundraising campaigns that platforms like GoFundMe have since shut down.
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