Altoona McDonald's Faces Backlash After Arrest

The McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, has faced a surge of negative online reviews following the arrest of Luigi Mangione, a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. An employee's tip led to Mangione's capture while he was eating at the restaurant, prompting a wave of scathing reviews that criticized the establishment and referred to the employee as a 'rat'. In response to this unusual activity, Yelp temporarily disabled the ability to post new comments, while Google removed the offending reviews, stating they violated their policies. Reviewers shared exaggerated and inflammatory remarks about the restaurant's cleanliness and staff, with comments reflecting public outrage tied to the murder case. Despite the backlash, some locals have expressed support for Mangione, leading to a divided online sentiment. Governor Josh Shapiro condemned the glorification of Mangione and warned against 'vigilante justice'.