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Man Allegedly Robs Bank of $1 to Get Health Care in Jail

Man Allegedly Robs Bank of $1 to Get Health Care in Jail Richard James Verone is an American man who gained national attention in 2011 after he robbed a bank of $1 in Gastonia, North Carolina. Verone, who was then 59 years old, claimed that he committed the robbery because he was desperate for medical attention, having lost his job, his health insurance, and his savings due to various health problems. Verone walked into the RBC Bank and handed a note to the teller, demanding $1 and saying that he had a gun, although no weapon was shown. He then sat down and waited for the police to arrive. Verone was arrested and charged with larceny from a person, which is a felony in North Carolina. During his trial, Verone explained that he had a growth on his chest, two ruptured disks, and a problem with his left foot that caused him constant pain and numbness. He said that he didn't have any other way to get medical care, as he couldn't afford it without insurance and didn't qualify fo