The words are a variation of the title of a 2010 book, “Delay, Deny, Defend,” that was critical of the insurance industry.
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Three words—“deny,” “defend” and “depose,” which are alleged tactics insurance companies are accused of using to avoid paying claims—were reportedly found written on shell casings at the scene where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed by an unknown gunman in New York City on Wednesday.Key Facts
Thompson was fatally shot outside of the New York Hilton Midtown where an investor meeting for UnitedHealth Group was set to take place on Wednesday, and police were still looking for the suspected gunman as of Thursday at 1 p.m. EST.
Multiple outlets reported Thursday morning that police officials said there were three words—“deny,” “defend” and “depose”—written on shell casings found at the scene, though police have not publicly confirmed it.
Police have not named a suspect or motive in the shooting, but Thompson’s wife said he had received threats and police called the shooting “a brazen targeted attack.”
What Do ‘deny,’ ‘defend’ And ‘depose’ Mean?
The three words echo a common phrase—“delay, deny, defend”—describing allegations leveled at insurers who avoid paying claims, the Associated Press reported Thursday.
