Siders Family Faces Multiple Abuse Charges | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

Gary Siders Junior, 36, pleaded not guilty to four serious charges tied to the shocking June 30 rescue of sixteen children from a Vinton County home — including two counts of sexual battery and two of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. He’s posted a $250,000 bond and barred from contacting his wife, Elizabeth, who faces similar charges but hasn’t yet appeared in court. The alleged abuse occurred between January and September last year. The case began when Gary Junior, his wife, and his parents were arrested on child endangerment charges — though none of the rescued kids are believed to be…