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Lakeland woman threatens insurance company, says ‘Delay, Deny, Depose’: police (www.wfla.com)

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Lakeland woman was charged Tuesday after police said she ended a call to an insurance company with the words, “Delay, Deny, Depose.”

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[–] subignition@fedia.io 1 points 1 week ago (2 children)

"Delay, Deny, Defend" is the health insurance tactic a book was written about. You will notice there is a key difference between those words and what was said on the phone call.

[–] theonlytruescotsman@sh.itjust.works 18 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The difference being a word that typically means remove from power. Not a threat. Any lawyer can get the case dismissed by showing the book with the original words in court and argue it's a natural play on words anyone could come up with.

[–] subignition@fedia.io -2 points 1 week ago

I was specifically correcting their impression that it was the health insurers' slogan, rather than a reference to the shooting

But since you were also too lazy to read the article, it's what was said next that really contributes to a threat

Near the end of the call, investigators said Boston could be heard stating, “Delay, Deny, Depose. You people are next.”

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 14 points 1 week ago

"You people are next" is a prediction, not a threat.