Ohio mother of 16 children rescued from ‘deplorable’ conditions pleads not guilty to child neglect
Attorney also says Elizabeth Siders, 34, has been almost continuously pregnant since 15 without regular healthcare
TL;DR
- Elizabeth Siders pleaded not guilty to child endangerment and neglect charges.
- Her 16 children were found in "deplorable conditions" and described as "almost feral."
- Siders and her husband face additional charges of sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
- Her attorney argues for a competency evaluation, citing her history of continuous pregnancies and lack of postpartum care since age 15.
- Siders' bond was raised to $550,000, and she is ordered to have no contact with her husband.
- Her husband's father was found incompetent to stand trial, and competency evaluations are pending for other family members.