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A family faces dozens of charges. Now the court is asking who can stand trial.
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A disturbing child endangerment investigation in Ohio has entered a new phase.
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Elizabeth Siders and several members of her family are facing charges after authorities removed 16 children from a Vinton County home earlier this year.
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The researchers described extremely unsafe living conditions. The allegations led to numerous criminal cases involving child endangerment, and for some defendants, separate charges of sex offenses.
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At a hearing held on November 9, a judge ruled that Elizabeth Siders was competent to stand trial.
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Her lawyer is requesting an additional psychiatric evaluation, including an evaluation of her mental state at the time of the crimes attributed to him.
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The court reached a different conclusion regarding her mother-in-law, Christina Siders, who was found incompetent to stand trial and ordered to receive treatment.
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The discussion also brought confirmation that Elizabeth is pregnant.
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Competence does not establish guilt. It determines whether a defendant can understand the procedure and assist in his defense.
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All criminal charges remain to be proven in court.
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