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Shein Scrambles to Explain Why Alleged Assassin Luigi Mangione Appears to Be Modeling Its Clothes

A model bearing a striking resemblance to the alleged healthcare CEO killer appeared on the Chinese company’s site.

Shein is under scrutiny after a shirt listing appeared to show alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione modeling one of its products. “The image in question was provided by a third-party vendor and was removed immediately upon discovery,” Shein told Newsweek in an emailed statement. An archived listing of the “Men’s New Spring/Summer Short Sleeve Blue Ditsy Floral White Shirt” shows the item being worn by a man who strongly resembles Mangione. It remains unclear whether the photo was photoshopped, AI-generated, or otherwise manipulated. Mangione, 27, is accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December 2024. He faces 11 charges, including first-degree murder “in furtherance of an act of terrorism,” two counts of second-degree murder, stalking, and a firearms offense. He has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal charges. Shein did not provide further details about how the image was posted or vetted. The company also instigated “a thorough investigation,” a spokesperson told TMZ. “[We] will take appropriate action against the vendor in line with our policies,” they added.