Mickey Barreto lived for five years rent-free in the iconic New Yorker Hotel, but now faces serious criminal charges related to a scheme for ownership.
Facing 24 charges, including 14 felonies for fraud, Barreto is now deemed mentally unfit to participate in his trial, as determined by two doctors.
Barreto's case raises questions about mental health and the justice system, as he struggles with understanding the legal proceedings due to identified mental illnesses.
Judge has mandated that Barreto find inpatient psychiatric care within seven days or risk being compelled to enter treatment after a court hearing.
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