He Anonymously Threatened Lawmakers Reigning in Shady Hospital Deals. Now He’s Been Arrested.
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Bruce Tigani Jr. was arrested for allegedly threatening lawmakers on X who criticized Medical Properties Trust.
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This incident highlights how anonymous online threats can target lawmakers, potentially influencing legislative processes that affect public services like healthcare.
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Louisiana authorities issued an arrest warrant for Bruce Tigani Jr., who they believe ran an anonymous social media account on X, "Abe," that threatened critics of Medical Properties Trust (MPT). Tigani was arrested in Wilmington, Delaware, on April 2 and charged as an out-of-state fugitive, then released on $5,000 bond. The felony charge stems from death threats made on X against Louisiana state Rep. Michael Echols, who had introduced legislation targeting MPT. The warrant suggests Tigani's motive was to keep MPT's stock high, as he heavily promoted it on social media. The warrant for Tigani's extradition to Louisiana now awaits the governor's signature, with a "fugitive hearing" scheduled in Delaware in May if he does not agree to appear.
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Tigani was arrested in Delaware, charged as an out-of-state fugitive, and released on $5,000 bond; his extradition to Louisiana awaits the governor's signature.
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