Stepmother in alleged Waterbury captivity case returns to court for pre-trial hearing
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WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Waterbury woman accused of holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years is due back in Waterbury Superior Court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing.
Kimberly Sullivan has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, and more. The last time she was in court, she was outfitted with a GPS monitor/bracelet, but the judge declined to subject her to house arrest.
Stepmother in alleged Waterbury captivity case returns to court for pre-trial hearing
Sullivan was released after posting bond in March and has been on intensive pretrial supervision.
When entering the 'not guilty' plea on her behalf in late March, Sullivan's attorney Ioannis Kaloidis opted for a jury trial.
During the proceeding, the judge mentioned Sullivan was admitted to a hospital for mental health reasons at some point since her last court appearance.
Man allegedly held captive by stepmother in Waterbury releases first public statement
Outside the courthouse that day, Kaloidis said he's fighting to keep court proceedings impartial.
'I know everyone wants to crucify her, everyone has already convicted her, but that's not how this works. And it's not how it's going to work. The burden is not going to shift to the defense, the burden rests on the state,' Kaloidis said. 'They've got to prove these allegations in court. And we're a long way from that.'
Since that March appearance, the alleged victim in the case released his first public statement.
Photos show living conditions of Waterbury man allegedly held captive by stepmom for over 20 years
The 32-year-old said, in part, he's been getting stronger as he begins the process of reclaiming his life.
According to authorities, the man was starved, abused, and locked in a small room for most of his life. In February, he set his room on fire to escape over 20 years of alleged captivity.
When he was examined, according to court documents, the 5'9″ man weighed under 70 pounds, and he was malnourished and emaciated.
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