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Poverty or Crime in Vinton County Case | Columbus News
Sixteen kids removed from a Vinton County home? The grandfather, Gary Siders Senior, and three others face felony charges—but his lawyer says it’s not about criminal intent, it’s about poverty and the state’s overdue role in helping families in crisis. Siders, medically fragile and released on bond for treatment, was allegedly living in dire conditions. His attorney argues this case criminalizes poverty, framing a dependency issue as a crime. No grand jury indictment yet, and prosecutors won’t share evidence. Baum insists the real need is support—not punishment. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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