PIZZA Cutter Jailbreak — FBI Impersonator BUSTED

A Minnesota man armed with a pizza cutter and claiming FBI credentials tried to break an accused CEO murderer out of a Brooklyn federal jail, exposing disturbing hero worship for a man awaiting death penalty charges.

Story Snapshot

Mark Anderson, 36, impersonated an FBI agent with fake court order to free Luigi Mangione from Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center
Bureau of Prisons staff found a pizza cutter and barbecue fork in Anderson’s bag during the botched January 29, 2026 breakout attempt
Mangione faces death penalty for allegedly executing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024
No confirmed connection exists between Anderson and Mangione, suggesting unilateral fan action by a disturbed supporter

Amateur Jailbreak Plot Collapses at Federal Facility

Mark Anderson arrived at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center claiming to be an FBI agent with a judge-signed court order for Luigi Mangione’s release. Bureau of Prisons personnel immediately demanded proper credentials, but Anderson produced only a Minnesota driver’s license before throwing documents at officers. When staff searched his bag, they discovered improvised weapons including a pizza cutter and barbecue fork. Federal authorities arrested Anderson on January 29, 2026, charging him with impersonating a federal agent. The amateurish scheme collapsed within minutes, highlighting security protocols that prevented a dangerous individual from reaching the high-profile inmate.

Man Impersonates FBI Agent, Says He Has a Court Order (and Pizza Cutter) to Free Luigi Mangione

He's from Minnesota. Of course.🙄https://t.co/1dTbR07tP0

— Michael Dorstewitz (@MikeDorstewitz) January 29, 2026

Murderous Celebrity Status Spawns Dangerous Admirers

Luigi Mangione, a 27-year-old former Ivy League data engineer, stands accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024, outside the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel. Prosecutors allege Mangione shot Thompson three times in a premeditated execution designed to spark national debates about corporate America. Federal charges include interstate stalking and murder with a firearm, making him death penalty eligible. Despite facing potential execution for allegedly killing an innocent executive and father, Mangione has attracted cult-like support from extremists who view him as an anti-corporate folk hero rather than the accused cold-blooded killer he is.

Dual Prosecutions Create Complex Legal Timeline

Mangione faces parallel prosecutions in state and federal courts, with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg pushing for a July 1, 2026 state trial. His defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo opposes this timeline as unrealistic, citing the federal trial scheduled to begin jury selection September 8, 2026, with proceedings starting in October. New York state charges include second-degree murder, forgery, and weapons offenses. Authorities arrested Mangione on December 9, 2024, at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s after he used a fake identification. Police found a loaded handgun and murder evidence in his backpack. The January 30, 2026 federal hearing will address death penalty eligibility for the murder charge.

Security Concerns Mount as Extremism Grows

Anderson’s failed rescue attempt demonstrates how violent criminals can inspire dangerous copycat behavior when media coverage transforms them into folk heroes. The incident forces federal prisons to review visitor protocols for impersonation risks, particularly for high-profile inmates whose cases attract disturbed admirers. This bizarre episode reflects broader problems with how leftist media coverage sometimes romanticizes criminals who target successful business leaders, creating dangerous narratives that inspire unstable individuals. Law enforcement now faces heightened security challenges protecting both Mangione’s incarceration and ensuring fair jury selection in trials likely complicated by excessive publicity. The threat to public safety extends beyond Mangione himself to those who might view violence against corporate executives as justifiable political action.

Authorities have confirmed no established connection between Anderson and Mangione, suggesting the Minnesota man acted independently based on media coverage of the case. The use of kitchen utensils as improvised weapons demonstrates poor planning but serious intent to interfere with federal custody of a dangerous murder suspect. This incident underscores how radical anti-corporate sentiment can metastasize into criminal behavior when individuals lose perspective on law and order. Federal prosecutors continue building their death penalty case while managing security concerns that this high-profile prosecution generates among extremist sympathizers nationwide.