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Shein investigates after accused killer appears modelling shirt on site
Fashion giant Shein has opened an investigation after a shirt was advertised on its site, modelled by a man bearing a striking resemblance to Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering a US healthcare chief executive.
The image with Mangione's likeness, wearing a white, short-sleeved shirt, has since been taken down. Shein, one of the world's biggest fast fashion retailers, told Sky News: "The image in question was provided by a third-party vendor and was removed immediately upon discovery.
"We have stringent standards for all listings on our platform. We are conducting a thorough investigation, strengthening our monitoring processes, and will take appropriate action against the vendor in line with our policies." The listing was taken down on Wednesday afternoon, according to reports.
As news of the image spread across social media on Tuesday, and 'Luigi Mangione Shein' reportedly began trending, many speculated that the picture had been created by AI or photo-shopped. Some supporters of Mangione accused Shein of using his likeness, while his critics have also described using the photo as a new low.
Mangione, 27, is facing trial for fatally shooting UnitedHealth's insurance CEO, Brian Thompson, outside a New York City hotel in December. Mr Thompson, 50, was shot dead as he walked to a Manhattan hotel where the company, the largest private health insurance firm in the US, was hosting an investor conference.
Mangione denies the state and federal charges against him, including first-degree murder "in furtherance of an act of terrorism.
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