Three credentialed journalists who run a fan girl Instagram account about accused assassin Luigi Mangione spoke outside a New York City courthouse about the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with one saying she did not care that Thompson died, as reported by The Post Millennial.

The remarks were reported by Libby Emmons of Brooklyn, New York, in a May 18, 2026, article about credentialed press members who discussed Mangione and Thompson outside the courthouse where Mangione faces trial.

Mangione is charged in connection with the killing of Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO.

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According to the report, the three credentialed journalists operate an Instagram account focused on Mangione and spoke about Thompson while standing outside the New York City courthouse.

The article said the journalists stated they were glad Thompson was killed. One of them, Ashley Rojas, was quoted directly in the report.

"I don't give a flying f*ck he died," Rojas said.

The report identified the group as credentialed journalists and described their Instagram account as a fan girl account about Mangione. It also said the comments were made outside the courthouse where Mangione is facing trial.

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The story centered on the reaction from the credentialed press members to Thompson’s killing and their public comments about the case.

Thompson, who led UnitedHealthcare, was the person Mangione is charged with killing, according to the report.

The remarks add to public scrutiny surrounding media figures and online supporters who have drawn attention for their comments about Mangione and Thompson.

The article said the journalists discussed the accused assassin and the man he is charged with killing while gathered outside the courthouse.

The report also said the three credentialed journalists claimed most Americans “support” Mangione, though the article excerpt provided did not include additional quoted wording beyond Rojas’ statement.

The comments were published under the headline, "'I don't give a flying f*ck he died': Far-left credentialed press members celebrate killing of Brian Thompson, say most Americans 'support' Luigi Mangione."

The report was written by Emmons and published in Brooklyn, New York, on May 18, 2026.

It described the courthouse remarks as coming from credentialed journalists who were present outside the New York City courthouse during Mangione’s case.

The article did not identify the other two credentialed journalists by name in the provided text, nor did it include additional direct quotes from them in the excerpt.

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