Connecticut stepmom faces serious charges of abuse

The lawyer for Kimberly Sullivan, a stepmom accused of serious crimes against her stepson, says her life has been drastically changed due to the allegations. Attorney Ioannis A. Kaloidis described her as a victim, stating that she is facing significant criminal charges. Sullivan, 56, was arrested last week for offenses including assault and kidnapping. She was released on $300,000 bail. Sullivan's stepson, now 32, was rescued from a fire he reportedly set to escape years of confinement. He revealed he had been locked in a small storage space since he was 11 and had suffered severe neglect, often going hungry and drinking toilet water. Despite concerns raised by local authorities about the family since 2005, he remained imprisoned for over two decades. The Waterbury police chief called the situation one of the worst cases of abuse he has seen in his career. Kaloidis hinted that there may be more to the story that will come out during the trial. He emphasized that Sullivan is presumed innocent until proven guilty and has chosen to remain silent for now. Her next court date is on March 26, where she plans to plead not guilty.