WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A pre-trial hearing was held on Tuesday for the Waterbury woman accused of holding her son captive for over 20 years.
Kimberly Sullivan, 56, has pleaded not guilty to several charges, including assault, kidnapping, unlawful restraint and cruelty to persons. She did not appear in court on Tuesday.
On Feb. 17, firefighters responded to a fire at a home on Blake Street in Waterbury. Firefighters rescued the 32-year-old stepson from the fire. While being evaluated by EMS, the victim allegedly told first responders he intentionally set fire to his room because he “wanted his freedom.” He also alleged he had been held captive by Sullivan since he was 11 years old.
Records show that he weighed around 68 pounds at the time and alleged that he was confined to a locked room for 23 hours a day.
On Tuesday, state prosecutors said they intend to file a motion for protective orders relating to the alleged victim’s “medical treatment and condition regarding the exclusion of this name.”
Ioannis Kaloidis, Sullivan’s attorney, stated that he would object, arguing that redacting his records would impede their investigation.
The judge stated that Sullivan must appear in court at her next hearing in August.
News 8 spoke with Ioannis Kaloidis, Sullivan’s attorney, in March.
“I know everyone wants to crucify her, everyone has already convicted her, but that’s not how this works,” Kaloidis said. “And it’s not how it’s going to work. The burden is not going to shift to the defense, the burden rests on the state. They’ve got to prove these allegations in court. And we’re a long way from that.”