WATERBURY, Conn. — The woman accused of holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years appeared in a Waterbury courtroom Friday.

Kimberly Sullivan was arrested in March after a fire at her home where her emaciated stepson was discovered.

She faces several charges, including assault and kidnapping.

Sullivan was back in a Waterbury courtroom for the first time since March.

Her attorney, Ioannis Kaloidis, filed two motions.

One of them called for a change to the protective order against Sullivan.

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That order listed Sullivan’s stepson as having the same address as Sullivan, so she was not allowed to return there to collect her things.

The judge approved the request.

The other motion calls

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