George McCray, an inmate the Palm Beach County Jail, says he’s a 67-year-old Marine Corps veteran with diabetes and high blood pressure. He wanted to get vaccinated at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, but a judge said no.
Man Accused Of Murdering 2 People Denied COVID Vaccine Priority
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A 67-year-old man in Florida charged with murder has been denied COVID-19 vaccine priority after asking to get both doses
His lawyer said people of his age and with his health issues, which include diabetes, are usually first in line
The judge deciding on his case denied the inmate s request, saying he presents an escape risk
A Florida inmate charged with murder has requested to be allowed to jump to the front of the coronavirus vaccination line and get both doses of the vaccine.
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