Woman charged with threatening healthcare firm by using CEO killer's words

Authorities say she echoed words connected to the murder when she allegedly said "delay, deny, depose, you people are next".

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Briana Boston, 42, is accused of saying "Delay, deny, depose, you people are next" while speaking on a recorded line with a Blue Cross Blue Shield representative about a denied medical claim.

Ms Boston, who is from Florida, was charged with threats to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism. A judge set her bond at $100,000 (£78,900).

Following the Tuesday phone call with the US healthcare company, local media reported that detectives in Lakeland, Florida, appeared at Ms Boston's home and arrested her.

The Lakeland Police Department and Ms Boston's lawyer, Jim Headley, did not respond to requests for comment.

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