An Australian political analyst has revealed he is facing death threats after a social media post falsely accused him of murdering Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. The viral post has sparked widespread condemnation and raised concerns over the dangers of misinformation online. Joey Mannarino, whose image was falsely linked to the crime, shared his distress on X (formerly Twitter). The post in question paired his photo with that of the actual suspect, accompanied by the caption: "Possible match for the United Healthcare CEO assassin identified! Do you recognise this person?!" Mannarino expressed alarm over the post's potential consequences, tweeting, "How is this allowed? This can get me killed." His tweet, highlighting the dangers of being misidentified, quickly garnered attention, amassing over 19.4 million views. In response, some users clarified the error, stressing that Mannarino is not a suspect. A note appended to the original post clarified, "Incorrect claim. The picture on the right is Joey Mannarino, who is not a suspect." Despite this clarification, Mannarino shared the real-world fallout of the mistaken identity. He posted a screenshot of a threatening message he received, writing, "Due to this post, I'm receiving death threats like this one below from @smoking539675 in my inbox. This is not normal nor is this something someone should deal with as it puts my family and myself at risk. Someone must be held to account." Mannarino later shared another message, further highlighting the risks he faces. He also commented on the reach of the false claim, stating, "The tweet blaming me for killing the CEO has 13,000,000 views so far. About to write my own version of 'If I Did It...' like OJ did!" Social Media Backlash The incident has drawn widespread reactions from social media users, many expressing their outrage and support for Mannarino. "This is dangerous and depraved," one user wrote. Another added, "He thinks just because his account is satire, he can do whatever he wants. This is in poor taste and could potentially be dangerous for you." A third user commented, "This is how big problems start—false accusations can ruin lives." Others called the situation "unacceptable on every level." UnitedHealthcare CEO's Tragic Death Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in Manhattan on December 4 in what police have described as a "brazen, targeted attack." The killing occurred during the company's annual investors meeting in New York. Thompson, a prominent figure in the corporate world, was reportedly involved in an insider trading case earlier this year. The 50-year-old Minnesotan's death has prompted an ongoing manhunt for the gunman. The tragic murder has sent shockwaves through the business community, with authorities continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack. This incident underscores the perils of misinformation in the digital age, with Mannarino's ordeal serving as a stark reminder of the real-world consequences of online falsehoods.

College football talk this week is focusing on the playoff bracket that was revealed Sunday, the bowl lineup that followed and potential coaching moves. While there’s plenty to ruminate over regarding all of those subjects, that will have to wait. There have recently been a couple of other interesting tidbits that have popped up regarding three local high school standouts — Amari Washington, Harrison Bey-Buie and Rusty VanWetzinga — who are figuring out their college football futures. Washington has signed with the Northern Illinois University Huskies, while VanWetzinga and Bey-Buie have already tasted college action but are looking to change their fortunes through the transfer portal. Here is information on them: Amari Washington People are also reading... The athletic Washington was among 18 freshmen and two transfers to ink letters of intent with the NIU football program last week. The 6-foot-2, 270-pound defensive tackle was a disruptive force for the 8-2 Bettendorf Bulldogs this past season, finishing with 42.5 tackles (35 solos) while leading the team in tackles for loss (17) and sacks (6). He also logged three pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He also caught two passes for 16 yards as a tight end. The all-state selection was a three-year varsity starter at Bettendorf, totaling 103.5 tackles in his prep career (84 solos) to go with 47 TFLs and nine sacks in his last two seasons. As a junior, he caught nine passes for 96 yards and rushed for two TDs and scored a pair of two-point conversions. He is also in his third year of varsity basketball this season for the Bulldogs. Rusty VanWetzinga VanWetzinga has been with the University of Iowa program the past two years but will not be around when his younger brother, Joey, joins the Hawkeyes in January as an offensive lineman. “Thank you Iowa for a great 2 years,” he posted on social media last week. “After a coaching/system change over the past year on offense I have decided it is in my best interest to enter the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility left as a Linebacker/Fullback.” Fullbacks were less utilized in the Tim Lester offense this year, and that had the former Pleasant Valley prep and 2022 state wrestling champion looking for a new path. The 6-foot, 235-pound redshirt freshman played in four games for the Hawkeyes this year without accruing any statistics. Harrison Bey-Buie Bey-Buie, a 5-foot-10, 220-pound running back out of Bettendorf, transferred to UNI after his freshman year at Eastern Illinois University. He saw limited action this season for the Panthers, playing in two games and rushing 17 times for 74 yards without finding the end zone. In 2023, he played in six games, rushing 43 times for 209 yards and scoring four times. In four games in 2022 he totaled 115 yards on 27 carries. “First I would like to thank god for allowing me to play the game love! With that being said, I appreciate the opportunity to play at the University of Northern lowa,” he wrote on X. “I will be entering the transfer portal as a grad transfer with 1-2 years left!” His freshman season at EIU was his most productive as he rushed for 479 yards in 11 games and was one of 11 players selected to the Ohio Valley Conference All-Newcomer Team. Similar to the VanWetzingas at Iowa, a younger Bey-Buie — Hyson — is still on the UNI roster. He is a 6-4, 250-pound redshirt defensive lineman for the Panthers. Bey-Buie Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! sports writer/golf editor {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.

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