Overview

• The retailer told Newsweek the image was taken down immediately upon discovery, with a review and tighter monitoring processes underway.
• The archived listing showed a $11 floral short-sleeve shirt modeled by someone resembling Mangione, with most sizes sold out before the page became unavailable.
• Shein did not explain the image’s origin, and Mangione’s legal team has not publicly responded to the viral listing.
• An AI assistant’s analysis cited visual inconsistencies consistent with possible AI generation, though no definitive determination has been made.
• Mangione remains jailed at MDC Brooklyn after pleading not guilty to state and federal charges in the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, while online reaction to the listing included sharp criticism from a retired FBI agent.