Man posing as FBI agent tries to free Luigi Mangione, alleged healthcare CEO killer

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 29, 2026 at 10:16 PM

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Mark Anderson, 36, of Minnesota, was arrested in Brooklyn on Wednesday night for allegedly impersonating an FBI agent. Anderson reportedly attempted to fraudulently secure the release of Luigi Mangione from the Metropolitan Detention Centre by presenting jail officers with falsified court documents. Mangione is currently being held awaiting trial on state and federal murder charges in connection with the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Anderson approached the jail intake area around 6:50 pm and claimed to have a judge-signed order for Mangione's release. Anderson is expected to appear in Brooklyn federal court.

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Manhattan Supreme Court 30% New York 40% Mankato, Minnesota 40% Brooklyn ×250% UnitedHealthcare 50% Metropolitan Detention Centre 60% Brian Thompson 60% Federal Bureau of Investigation ×270% Mark Anderson ×480% Luigi Mangione ×590%

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impersonating fbi agent 90% luigi mangione 80% federal jail 70% court order 60% healthcare ceo killer 60% criminal complaint 50% mark anderson 50% metropolitan detention centre 40%

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