Daily Times
July 26, 2021
When one thinks of crime, gory pictures of violent murders, billion-dollar Ponzi schemes, and several other abhorrent offences spring to mind. Especially, when going by the characterization in the media. Similarly, bank robberies–commonplace in films–are made out to be intricately planned, extravagant affairs.
This was not the case for James Verone, a man who had robbed his local bank for a total of $1 US. You see, James was unemployed and uninsured having just been sacked from his job as a Coca-Cola delivery driver. On the verge of turning 60 and with several growing health concerns, James was struggling to make ends meet. So, when the pain from his slipped discs, arthritic joints, feet and chest all increased, he had to find a way to get access to healthcare.
Daily Times
July 26, 2021
When one thinks of crime, gory pictures of violent murders, billion-dollar Ponzi schemes, and several other abhorrent offences spring to mind. Especially, when going by the characterization in the media. Similarly, bank robberies–commonplace in films–are made out to be intricately planned, extravagant affairs. This was not the case for James Verone, a man who had […]