Connecticut woman accused of imprisoning stepson for decades must wear electronic monitoring while on bail

The Connecticut woman accused of locking up her stepson in a home prison for two decades was ordered Friday to wear an electronic monitor while she's free on bail.

The Connecticut woman accused of locking up her stepson in a home prison for two decades was ordered Friday to wear an electronic monitor while she's free on bail.

Prosecutors had asked Superior Court Judge Joseph Schwartz to place Kimberly Sullivan, 56, to be put under house arrest, arguing that her alleged victim lives in fear knowing she enjoys free movement.

"His first question in this fear is, 'Why is she out walking around while I was locked up in her room for 20 years?' " Assistant State’s Attorney Donald Therkildsen told the court.

Schwartz met prosecutors halfway and he told Sullivan that the change in bail conditions shouldn't be viewed as a prejudicial signal in her case.

"I think putting GPS monitoring on her is appropriate to protect the public and to ensure that she comes," the judge said. 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/connecticut-step-mother-electronic-monitoring-rcna198153

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