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Cyberstalker Pleads Guilty, Celebrates CEO's Murder

3/20/2026

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Shane Daley, 40, pleaded guilty in federal court to cyberstalking over voicemails to Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO.
Prosecutors allege Daley celebrated Thompson's December 2024 murder and expressed satisfaction while wishing violence on his family.
Thompson was shot outside a New York City hotel by Luigi Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty.
Daley faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, with sentencing set for July 17.

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Shane Daley, 40, pleaded guilty in federal court to cyberstalking over voicemails to Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO.
Prosecutors allege Daley celebrated Thompson's December 2024 murder and expressed satisfaction while wishing violence on his family.
Thompson was shot outside a New York City hotel by Luigi Mangione, who has pleaded not guilty.
Daley faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, with sentencing set for July 17.