A Major Twist in the 16 SIDERS CHILDREN Case: Gary Sr. Will NOT Stand Trial
A major development has changed the case involving 16 children removed from a home in Ohio. Gary Siders Sr., 73, has been found incompetent to stand trial and unable to be restored to competency. On October 6, 2026, a judge dismissed all 16 child-endangerment charges against him, while leaving open the possibility of civil commitment.
His attorney says Gary's severe cognitive and physical decline raises another uncomfortable question: was the grandfather accused of neglecting the children also incapable of caring for himself?
Meanwhile, Christina Siders is undergoing her own competency…
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