Summary
A man named Mark Anderson was arrested for allegedly pretending to be an FBI agent to try to free Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing a healthcare CEO. Anderson went to a New York jail claiming to have judge-signed paperwork for Mangione's release. Authorities detained Anderson after he presented a driver's license instead of FBI credentials.
Key Facts
- Mark Anderson, 36, is accused of impersonating an FBI agent.
- He allegedly tried to free Luigi Mangione, accused of killing a CEO in 2024.
- Anderson approached the Brooklyn jail's intake area claiming to have release paperwork.
- Jail staff asked for his credentials, but he showed a Minnesota driver's license.
- Anderson had a barbeque fork and a pizza cutter-like tool in his bag.
- Authorities arrested him, and he faces charges for impersonating an officer.
- Luigi Mangione is awaiting trial for the murder, with jury selection set for September.
- Mangione has gathered a significant following both online and during court appearances.
