Ex-Con Gets Arrested On Purpose In Order To Get Health Care
The Associated Press/Wall Street Journal: NY Ex-Con Says He Shoplifted To Get Health CareA 56-year-old ex-convict says he purposely got arrested for shoplifting to get prison health care for his leukemia. Frank Morrocco of Amherst tells The Buffalo News that he stole shoelaces and other items from Wegman's as "an act of desperation" because he can't afford health care. He was released from federal prison a year ago after serving 20 years on drug charges. He was getting cancer treatment as an inmate (12/9). This is part of the Morning Briefing, a summary of health policy coverage from major news organizations. Sign up for an email subscription.