Sixteen Kids in Crisis, Competency Hearings Ahead | Cincinnati News

Sixteen kids, ages 1.5 to 18, were found in horrific conditions in Vinton County—four adults now face child endangerment charges. Two defendants, Gary Siders Jr. and his mom Christina, have requested competency hearings, approved by the judge, with deadlines looming in 30 days at the Southeast Ohio Regional Jail. Meanwhile, Gary Sr. has been released from the hospital, while Gary Jr.’s wife, Elizabeth, remains jailed with a $300K bond. Ohio has pledged $1 million to ensure the children receive proper care. This case is complex, and these hearings are pivotal to the next steps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad7cc7069a259caa