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UnitedHealthcare executive killed in Manhattan in targeted attack (www.reuters.com)
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Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth's (UNH.N), opens new tab insurance unit, was fatally shot on Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in what appeared to be a targeted attack by a gunman lying in wait, New York City police officials said.

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[–] quinceyBones@lemmy.zip 67 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Finally a bit of justice and accountability for CEOs.

[–] Walican132 25 points 2 weeks ago

I kinda hope this inspires people.

[–] FabledAepitaph@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I challenge the government to give society a better path toward accountability for these financial terrorists. At least give people some options instead casting them out in the cold with nothing to lose.