PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A paroled killer and two others accused of keeping mentally disabled adults locked in filthy, cramped quarters while they spent their Social Security checks will face fewer charges when they head to trial in January.

A Philadelphia judge Friday found no evidence the defendants were the victims’ official caretakers and dropped charges of neglect of a care-dependent person.

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