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Man Deemed Unfit for Trial in New Yorker Hotel Fraud Case
A man claiming ownership of the New Yorker Hotel and living there rent-free is found unfit for trial due to mental health issues.
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Mickey BarretoAlvin BraggCori WestonBrian HutchinsonMuhammad AliNikola Tesla
- What charges is Mickey Barreto facing?
- Mickey Barreto, who was living rent-free in the New Yorker Hotel for years and falsely claimed ownership, has been deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental incompetence.
- What is the history of the New Yorker Hotel?
- The judge granted Barreto until November 13th to secure inpatient psychiatric care. He had previously been receiving outpatient treatment for substance abuse and mental health issues.
- What is the timeline of events in this case?
- Barreto's attorney plans to seek inpatient treatment for his client with his current treatment provider. Barreto himself views the mental health determination as a positive development, avoiding a criminal trial.
- What actions did Barreto take to falsely claim ownership of the hotel?
- The New Yorker Hotel, a Manhattan landmark, once hosted famous figures like Muhammad Ali and Nikola Tesla. It ceased operation as a hotel in 1972 and reopened in part in 1994.
- What is the status of Mickey Barreto's mental health and its impact on his trial?
- Barreto's case involved forging a deed to claim ownership of the New Yorker Hotel, attempting to collect rent from tenants, and demanding bank account transfers. He faces 24 charges, including felony fraud and criminal contempt.