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Woman who wanted to kill GOP leaders said she was inspired by CEO's slaying, prosecutors say

A Massachusetts woman, Riley English, was arrested for planning to kill members of President Donald Trump's cabinet, claiming she was inspired by Luigi Mangione's actions.
English intended to harm billionaire investor Scott Bessent and other Republican figures, stating she felt 'on a mission' due to Mangione's influence.
She approached Capitol Police without aggression, carrying a folding knife, two homemade firebombs, and a lighter.
Her defense attorney argued that English's actions were a 'cry for help' and not intended to harm anyone.

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NBC New York

Woman who wanted to kill GOP leaders said she was inspired by Luigi Mangione, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say a Massachusetts woman accused of planning to kill Republican leaders at the U.S. Capitol told police she was influenced by Luigi Mangione, the man charged with fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare last year.

1 month ago·New York, United States

'Trantifa' Insurrectionist Who Went To D.C. To Kill GOP Leaders Was Inspired By Luigi Mangione - Nemos News Network

Via Headline USA, A Massachusetts resident went to the U.S. Capitol to kill members of President Donald Trump’s cabinet was influenced by Luigi Mangione, the man charged with fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, prosecutors said in a court filing. Ryan Michael English / IMAGE: @exline_m45026 via X Ryan Michael English, who goes by Riley English, […]

1 month ago·United States

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WCSH

Massachusetts woman claims Luigi Mangione's influence in Capitol plot

The 24-year-old terminally ill woman from South Deerfield apparently told police that she felt like she was “on a mission."

1 month ago·Portland, United States

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Newsmax

Person Who Wanted to Kill GOP Leaders Inspired by CEO Murder

Ryan Michael English, who goes by Riley English, was arrested Monday and remained in custody after her initial court appearance on Thursday. English didn't immediately challenge his pretrial detention, court records show.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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How Luigi Mangione inspired trans woman who tried to kill GOP leaders

A woman in Massachusetts felt inspired by Luigi Mangione and approached the Capitol with intentions to kill Scott Bessent and other Republican political figures.

1 month ago·United States

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NBC Washington

Woman who wanted to kill GOP leaders said she was inspired by CEO's slaying

A Massachusetts woman who told police that she went to the U.S. Capitol to kill members of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said she was influenced by Luigi Mangione, the man charged with fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, prosecutors said in a court filing. Ryan Michael English, who goes by Riley English, was arrested Monday and remained in custody after her initial court appearance on Thursday. English didn’t immediately challenge h…

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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