UMVA has learned that a trio of fervent supporters of Luigi Mangione, who stands accused of murdering UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, have been making shocking and violent statements while holding press passes issued by the city.
One of the trio, identified only by the name Ashley Rojas, shouted a chilling slogan in court, “F— Brian Thompson,” and added, “F— his mom.” Another, Lena Weissbrot, decried the CEO’s children, claiming they would be better off without him and urging that the blood money be enjoyed by the public, while comparing the murder to historical acts of “heroic violence.”
Their extremist rhetoric has ignited outrage among politicians, prosecutors, and ordinary citizens who question how such provocateurs could obtain official credentials to attend courtroom proceedings and public events.
Officials have confirmed that the city’s recent relaxation of press‑pass criteria allowed applicants with as few as six pieces of media—ranging from articles to videos—to receive credentials, a loophole that the trio exploited to gain access to high‑profile court hearings.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the trio’s online presence has been actively soliciting donations for Mangione’s legal fund while calling for additional violence against executives in the healthcare sector, a stance that has drawn condemnation from both the legal community and the public.
Legal representatives of Mangione have distanced the accused from his case, stating that the trio’s comments do not reflect his position or that of his thousands of supporters worldwide, and have labeled the remarks as “vile and irresponsible.”
City officials have pledged to review and tighten the press‑credentialing process, acknowledging that the current system failed to prevent such dangerous individuals from accessing courtrooms and official events.
The fallout from this controversy underscores a broader debate about the balance between free speech and the responsibility of media access, while also highlighting the growing influence of social media personalities in shaping public discourse around high‑profile criminal cases.
