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Man robs bank to get medical care in jail
By Zachary Roth
Tue Jun 21, 10:36 am ET
Some people who need medical care but can't afford it go to the emergency room. Others just hope they'll get better. James Richard Verone robbed a bank.
Earlier this month, Verone (pictured), a 59-year-old convenience store clerk, walked into a Gaston, N.C., bank and handed the cashier a note demanding $1 and medical attention. Then he waited calmly for police to show up.
He's now in jail and has an appointment with a doctor this week.
Verone's problems started when he lost the job he'd held for 17 years as a Coca Cola deliveryman, amid the economic downturn. He found new work driving a truck, but it didn't last. Eventually, he took a part-time position at the convenience store.
But Verone's body wasn't up to it. The bending and lifting made his back ache. He had problems with his left foot, making him limp. He also suffered from carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis.
Then he noticed a protrusion on his chest. "The pain was beyond the tolerance that I could accept," Verone told the Gaston Gazette. "I kind of hit a brick wall with everything."
Verone knew he needed help--and he didn't want to be a burden on his sister and brothers. He applied for food stamps, but they weren't enough either.
So he hatched a plan. On June 9, he woke up, showered, ironed his shirt. He mailed a letter to the Gazette, listing the return address as the Gaston County Jail.
"When you receive this a bank robbery will have been committed by me," Verone wrote in the letter. "This robbery is being committed by me for one dollar. I am of sound mind but not so much sound body."
Then Verone hailed a cab to take him to the RBC Bank. Inside, he handed the teller his $1 robbery demand.
"I didn't have any fears," said Verone. "I told the teller that I would sit over here and wait for police."
The teller was so frightened that she had to be taken to the hospital to be checked out. Verone, meanwhile, was taken to jail, just as he'd planned it.
Because he only asked for $1, Verone was charged with larceny, not bank robbery. But he said that if his punishment isn't severe enough, he plans to tell the judge that he'll do it again. His $100,000 bond has been reduced to $2,000, but he says he doesn't plan to pay it.
In jail, Verone said he skips dinner to avoid too much contact with the other inmates. He's already seen some nurses and is scheduled to see a doctor on Friday. He said he's hoping to receive back and foot surgery, and get the protrusion on his chest treated. Then he plans to spend a few years in jail, before getting out in time to collect Social Security and move to the beach.
Verone also presented the view that if the United States had a health-care system which offered people more government support, he wouldn't have had to make the choice he did.
"If you don't have your health you don't have anything," Verone said.
The Affordable Care Act, President Obama's health-care overhaul passed by Congress last year, was designed to make it easier for Americans in situations like Verone's to get health insurance. But most of its provisions don't go into effect until 2014.
As it is, Verone said he thinks he chose the best of a bunch of bad options. "I picked jail."
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"Because he only asked for $1, Verone was charged with larceny, not bank robbery. But he said that if his punishment isn't severe enough, he plans to tell the judge that he'll do it again. "
HAHA! Awesome!!
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He said he's hoping to receive back and foot surgery, and get the protrusion on his chest treated. Then he plans to spend a few years in jail, before getting out in time to collect Social Security and move to the beach.
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wow.. what a healthcare system..
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wow.. what a healthcare system..
I thought obamacare took care of this and 37 million were getting healthcare?
FAIL.
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He gets props for thinking outside of the box, but there are much easier ways to get treatment. I hope he gets his wish (prison time) for terrorizing that poor woman in the bank.
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He gets props for thinking outside of the box, but there are much easier ways to get treatment. I hope he gets his wish (prison time) for terrorizing that poor woman in the bank.
I actually had a client once beg for jail time and he got it. His ex wife had an affair and was going after him for a tomn on money, his business was going in the toilet, etc etc, the fat naty piece of shit wife was dragging his ass into court to get more child support and he told the judge "Judge, please tell me how I can go to jail, because its got to be better than this crap"
He stopped paying child support and they locked him up. He said it wasnt bad at all.
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I actually had a client once beg for jail time and he got it. His ex wife had an affair and was going after him for a tomn on money, his business was going in the toilet, etc etc, the fat naty piece of shit wife was dragging his ass into court to get more child support and he told the judge "Judge, please tell me how I can go to jail, because its got to be better than this crap"
He stopped paying child support and they locked him up. He said it wasnt bad at all.
If this involved alimony I'd think it was funny. But going to jail so you don't have to support your kid is pretty screwed up.
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If this involved alimony I'd think it was funny. But going to jail so you don't have to support your kid is pretty screwed up.
Both. That fat nasty piece of S$%^% C5^ bag really did a number on him and he got the point to where he really didnt care. didnyt blame him at all.
The injustice system is rigged against men 10 fold. men get fucked royally and the dirtbag slits get away with everything under the sun.
He worked out, bs'd with the cafones from the nabe, and read alot. Said he really didnt mid it at all, but it got boring.
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Both. That fat nasty piece of S$%^% C5^ bag really did a number on him and he got the point to where he really didnt care. didnyt blame him at all.
The injustice system is rigged against men 10 fold. men get fucked royally and the dirtbag slits get away with everything under the sun.
He worked out, bs'd with the cafones from the nabe, and read alot. Said he really didnt mid it at all, but it got boring.
I can understand not wanting to pay alimony, but not supporting his kids is not cool.
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I can understand not wanting to pay alimony, but not supporting his kids is not cool.
How about when that dirty nasty bitch turns your kid on you, takes the kid away on vacations with the new boyfriend, alienates you from your kid, you are losing your business, and all else is failing.
I didnt blame him one bit. He said prison was better than life from what he was put through.
I have a buddy going through a terrible divorce who if of the mentality now that prison will be better than what is going on in his case and what the fat disgusting dirty wretch he married is getting away with. not kidding.
The legal system is patently unfair to men and fosters deadbeat dads.
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How about when that dirty nasty bitch turns your kid on you, takes the kid away on vacations with the new boyfriend, alienates you from your kid, you are losing your business, and all else is failing.
I didnt blame him one bit. He said prison was better than life from what he was put through.
I have a buddy going through a terrible divorce who if of the mentality now that prison will be better than what is going on in his case and what the fat disgusting dirty wretch he married is getting away with. not kidding.
The legal system is patently unfair to men and fosters deadbeat dads.
There is no excuse for abandoning your kids. Not only do they lose the financial support, they lose the companionship and parenting he cannot provide while in prison. That's terrible.
The system may be flawed, but we shouldn't even need the courts to get parents to take care of their kids. It's a shame.
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There is no excuse for abandoning your kids. Not only do they lose the financial support, they lose the companionship and parenting he cannot provide while in prison. That's terrible.
The system may be flawed, but we shouldn't even need the courts to get parents to take care of their kids. It's a shame.
I don't think you get it.
The legal system permits and go along with women alientating men from their kids all the time, yet still makes financial demands on the men.
I am of the opinion that if the man does not get access to the kid as a result of the dirty nast pofs taking his kds away from him, he should be entirely relieved of all obligations.
I have a little experience with family court and men are treated like pinatas. Its total bs. women get away with almost murder against men in most cases.
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I don't think you get it.
The legal system permits and go along with women alientating men from their kids all the time, yet still makes financial demands on the men.
I am of the opinion that if the man does not get access to the kid as a result of the dirty nast pofs taking his kds away from him, he should be entirely relieved of all obligations.
I have a little experience with family court and men are treated like pinatas. Its total bs. women get away with almost murder against men in most cases.
I get what you're saying. I disagree with you. If you bring a kid into this world you have a moral obligation to care for that kid. Getting screwed by the ex is bad, but it does not relieve a parent from their obligation to take care of their child.
It's pretty twisted to justify abandoning your kid out of spite. It's the kid who suffers.
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I get what you're saying. I disagree with you. If you bring a kid into this world you have a moral obligation to care for that kid. Getting screwed by the ex is bad, but it does not relieve a parent from their obligation to take care of their child.
It's pretty twisted to justify abandoning your kid out of spite. It's the kid who suffers.
We agree to disagree on this.
I'll leave it at that. I have seen far too much up close as to what goes on.
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I don't think you get it.
The legal system permits and go along with women alientating men from their kids all the time, yet still makes financial demands on the men.
I am of the opinion that if the man does not get access to the kid as a result of the dirty nast pofs taking his kds away from him, he should be entirely relieved of all obligations.
I have a little experience with family court and men are treated like pinatas. Its total bs. women get away with almost murder against men in most cases.
Hey, 333... please dont go all crazy on me. Please...but i wanted to ask you something. If you do understand that the legal system is blatantly against men in Family court (which i do agree), do you think that the legal system Criminal court) could be rigged against blacks a little?
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We agree to disagree on this.
I'll leave it at that. I have seen far too much up close as to what goes on.
Yeah. We will have to agree to disagree. I've seen far too many kids who have suffered because of absentee parents.
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Hey, 333... please dont go all crazy on me. Please...but i wanted to ask you something. If you do understand that the legal system is blatantly against men in Family court (which i do agree), do you think that the legal system Criminal court) could be rigged against blacks a little?
Its more a function of finances than race IMHO.
Those who have to resort to public defender get screwed a lot. If you got money to hire a good private defense lawyer, you are more likely to great a better deal than someone w public defender.
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Yeah. We will have to agree to disagree. I've seen far too many kids who have suffered because of absentee parents.
I coach them...
i didnt tell you guys but.. at a football banquet to hand out the awards, but...only 1 father showed up
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I coach them...
i didnt tell you guys but.. at a football banquet to hand out the awards, but...only 1 father showed up
Rough. Damn.
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Rough. Damn.
Junior Varsity as well As Varsity.. sickening right
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Junior Varsity as well As Varsity.. sickening right
Yeah. Damn. Really sad bro. I know you and I trade barbs all the time, but I really do admire the work you do.
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Yeah. Damn. Really sad bro. I know you and I trade barbs all the time, but I really do admire the work you do.
I know.. thanks.. i know you got attacked by those 2 in the other board for stating your opinion... Whatever...
And like i said.. i agree with a bunch of the policies you are talking about. Its just the side stories i cant stand
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I coach them...
i didnt tell you guys but.. at a football banquet to hand out the awards, but...only 1 father showed up
Props to you.
Sad state of affairs. The presence of strong fathers in the household would cure a lot of our social ills.
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I coach them...
i didnt tell you guys but.. at a football banquet to hand out the awards, but...only 1 father showed up
thats pretty facked man...
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He should have a medical bill waiting for him when he gets out. It would probably never get paid, but at least it curbs the idea that going to jail for free healthcare is a solution.
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I thought obamacare took care of this and 37 million were getting healthcare?
FAIL.
are you joking or are you truly this stupid?
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are you joking or are you truly this stupid?
Not at all. Obama promised to heal the sick. He failed this guy miserably.
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Not at all. Obama promised to heal the sick. He failed this guy miserably.
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are you really this stupid
the majority of the provision is "Obamacare" don't even go into effect until 2014
if you didn't know that by now then you have proven yourself once again to be either profoundly stupid or willfully ignorant
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This is good, if anything to point out how messed up the system is and how people are willing to take advantage of it. Yet another example of why Socialism doesn't work.
He said he's hoping to receive back and foot surgery, and get the protrusion on his chest treated. Then he plans to spend a few years in jail, before getting out in time to collect Social Security and move to the beach.
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This is good, if anything to point out how messed up the system is and how people are willing to take advantage of it. Yet another example of why Socialism doesn't work.
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how is this proof of anything, much less socialism
if he worked his entire life and paid into social security (an insurance program) then why shouldn't he receive the benefit when he is eligible?
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are you really this stupid
the majority of the provision is "Obamacare" don't even go into effect until 2014
if you didn't know that by now then you have proven yourself once again to be either profoundly stupid or willfully ignorant
ObamaCare already SUCKS and just a portion of it has been implemented. That means it's only going to get WORSE, unless it is either repealed or shot down in the courts.
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Of course Obamacare sucks. Only part of it is being applied now and premiums are not decreasing as promised. Over a thousand companies have received waivers. And you know a health care plan sucks when you have to wait years for most of its provisions to go into effect.
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Of course Obamacare sucks. Only part of it is being applied now and premiums are not decreasing as promised. Over a thousand companies have received waivers. And you know a health care plan sucks when you have to wait years for most of its provisions to go into effect.
Straw, like other duped leftist morons like Stalkernomore, Benny, Blacken, et al actually believed the promises of their messiah.
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ObamaCare already SUCKS and just a portion of it has been implemented. That means it's only going to get WORSE, unless it is either repealed or shot down in the courts.
what part SUCKS ?
after you tell us that you can expalin how that "means" it's only going to get worse
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Straw, like other duped leftist morons like Stalkernomore, Benny, Blacken, et al actually believed the promises of their messiah.
I think it was a situation where it was proposed as one thing but when it went through the process...it came out drastically different. I really think that the health plan in its purest form would have been extremely different
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what part SUCKS ?
after you tell us that you can expalin how that "means" it's only going to get worse
Ha ha ha ha !!!!!
Are you F'ing kidding?
the medicare actuary said yesterday alone that obamacare will cause 15% of hospitals and medica;l facilities to go under.
WTF is wrong with you?
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what part SUCKS ?
after you tell us that you can expalin how that "means" it's only going to get worse
HEHEHEHEH!! You, "sir", are an idiot. If you have to ask the question, then you are obviously out of touch with reality and you should promptly off yourself.
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Next time Straw will claim that the stim bill worked and that the post office is probably doing fine. Oops!!!