Famed 90-year-old actor Mickey Rooney, who has won an Oscar, Emmy and a Golden Globe, now plays a much sadder role. It’s one that is far more common than most people realize. 
Mickey Rooney says he has been a victim of elder abuse at the hands of his stepson, who has made him a prisoner in his own home. In a recent court filing, Rooney alleges that the stepson, Chris Aber, along with Aber’s wife, have taken control of his finances, intercepted his mail and even forced him to do performances he did not wish to do.
Rooney says they’ve also drained almost $400,000 from his bank accounts and refused to give him his own ID cards, passport, and Screen Actor’s Guild card. In fact, a judge recently ordered Aber to turn the cards over to Rooney within 24 hours.
Mickey Rooney says he has been a victim of elder abuse at the hands of his stepson, who has made him a prisoner in his own home. In a recent court filing, Rooney alleges that the stepson, Chris Aber, along with Aber’s wife, have taken control of his finances, intercepted his mail and even forced him to do performances he did not wish to do.
Rooney says they’ve also drained almost $400,000 from his bank accounts and refused to give him his own ID cards, passport, and Screen Actor’s Guild card. In fact, a judge recently ordered Aber to turn the cards over to Rooney within 24 hours.
Mickey Rooney Elder Abuse Testimonial
The court appointed an independent attorney to serve as a temporary conservator to protect Rooney, pending a full evidentiary hearing. Following the upcoming hearing, scheduled Read more...
