Wife who fought over husband's care faces charges

Article by: JEREMY OLSON , Star Tribune
Updated: February 11, 2013 - 6:08 AM

State accuses Lana Barnes of bilking Medicaid for home care of dying spouse.

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bobblumenfelFeb. 10, 13 8:55 PM

"Barnes argued that the criminal charges should be dismissed in part because the state Department of Human Services has already taken steps to reclaim funds from her." A lawyer actually put forward this cockamamie argument? By that logic, if I rob a bank, I can't be tried for it if I return the money.

swmnguyFeb. 10, 1310:10 PM

I've heard of some awful cases in which women faced impoverishment after the death of a husband; particularly if they had never worked themselves. I know of a few elderly women who in fact committed suicide in such circumstances. I wonder if Mrs. Barnes were facing such a dilemma. Does anyone have more information on this sort of thing?

BUDFeb. 10, 1311:13 PM

I hope she didn't want to keep him alive for the money.

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