Charles Wingate, ex-councilman, apologizes for keeping naked, autistic boy in filth

Michael Roberts April 8, 2014 5:46AM

Charles Wingate was once a Colorado Springs city councilman, as well as a prominent, respected member of the community.

Now, however, Wingate must rebuild his life and his reputation from the ground up. He's been sentenced for misdemeanor child abuse after his naked, autistic thirteen-year-old son was found living in a home pocked with human feces and dead rodents.

Details, photos and video below.

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Michael Roberts has written for Westword since October 1990, serving stints as music editor and media columnist. He currently covers everything from breaking news and politics to sports and stories that defy categorization.

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