Reported 18 days ago
A man, Mickey Barreto, accused of living rent-free for years in a Manhattan hotel by exploiting a legal loophole, has been deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental incompetence. Prosecutors revealed that he could not fully understand the criminal proceedings against him. Barreto had forged ownership documents for the New Yorker Hotel and claimed tenant rights based on a prior stay. Despite the charges, which include felony fraud, he perceives his situation as somewhat beneficial, explaining that he is now viewed more as someone needing help rather than a criminal.
Source: YAHOO