Another Deliberate Attempt To Get Into Jail

This is the second story I have seen about someone trying to get into jail in order to get health care. I would presume that if there are two such stories, then there are probably many more that we are not aware of.

March 29, 20111 - journalgazette.net: Troubled man sets trailer fire, confesses

Osborn, 50, of the 2900 block of Coliseum Boulevard West, told police he did not belong in the outside world, could not get a job, support himself or get proper medical care for his depression, according to court documents.