A Minnesota man was arrested at a Brooklyn jail after allegedly attempting to free high-profile inmate Luigi Mangione using unconventional tools and impersonating an FBI agent. The incident occurred at the Metropolitan Detention Center, where Mark Anderson, 44, approached officers claiming to have a court order for Mangione’s release.
According to a criminal complaint filed in the Eastern District of New York, Anderson presented a Minnesota driver’s license as his identification and claimed he was armed. He reportedly threw a stack of documents at the officers, which were later described as legal claims against the U.S. Department of Justice.
When officers searched Anderson’s backpack, they discovered a large BBQ fork and a pizza cutter, which raised immediate concerns about his intentions. The FBI and NYPD were called to the scene, and Anderson was taken into federal custody without any disruption to the jail’s operations.
Mark Anderson is now facing charges of impersonating a federal officer, a felony that could result in a sentence of up to three years in prison. The case has garnered attention due to the bizarre nature of the attempted escape and the high-profile status of Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024.
Authorities confirmed that no inmates were released during this incident, and the investigation is ongoing. Mangione remains in custody as his legal proceedings continue, with the case drawing significant media coverage and public interest.
This unusual attempt at a jail break highlights the lengths some individuals may go to in order to assist others in evading justice. As the legal system continues to address the complexities of such cases, it raises questions about security protocols within correctional facilities.
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