Actor Mickey Rooney Victim of Elder Abuse, Files Restraining Order Against Stepson - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 02-17-2011, 01:07 AM

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(CBS/KCBS/AP) Actor Mickey Rooney has been granted a temporary restraining order against his stepson, who is accused in court filings of withholding food and medicine from the 90-year-old Hollywood legend and meddling in his personal finances.

The stay-away order was granted by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Reva Goetz on Monday after attorneys for Rooney claimed his stepson Christopher Thomas Aber regularly goes to Rooney's home unannounced and "threatens, intimidates, bullies, and harasses Mickey."

"Mickey is effectively a prisoner in his own home," the court filing states.

The order requires Aber, 52, to stay at least 100 yards from Rooney and his home, as well as from his other stepson, 48-year-old Mark Aber Rooney, and the latter's wife, 58-year-old Charlene Rooney, until a hearing on Feb. 24, when the restraining order may be extended, reports CBS affiliate KCBS.

Rooney fears Aber want to divert the actor's assets for his own use, force him to sign documents that would turn over his rights to Aber and require him to make appearances at public events where he does not wish to be, says KCBS.

In the wake of Aber's alleged actions, the former child star of the Andy Hardy films also filed a second order giving Alhambra attorney Michael R. Augustine temporary conservatorship powers over Rooney, as well as his estate.

"All I want to do is live a peaceful life, to regain my life and be happy," Rooney wrote in a statement. "I pray to God each day to protect us, help us endure, and guide those other senior citizens who are also suffering."

Rooney's film career spans more than eight decades and he received four Academy Award nominations and an honorary Oscar. In the 1930s and '40s he played Andy Hardy in a series of films, and received his first Oscar nominations in 1939 for "Babes in Arms" and in 1943 for "The Human Comedy."

comedyfreak · 02-17-2011, 04:42 AM

That's so sad how greedy can people be. I'm glad he has a restraining order on them, hopefully he leaves them out of his will too.

old grouch · 02-17-2011, 02:42 PM

How could anybody do that to a 90 year old man, let alone Mickey Rooney???

Retro4Life · 02-17-2011, 06:47 PM

What a sad story. But how awesome that Mickey was able to fight and prevail.

catlover79 · 02-18-2011, 04:04 AM

Amen!! Don't mess with Mickey Rooney!!!

Penny Lane · 02-18-2011, 12:37 PM

That's just terrible! I didn't realize that Mickey is that old! He can't be! I was just watching one of those old corny Andy Hardy movies the other day! I just love them! Mickey is awesome. What a great talent he was. One of the best child actors ever! I hope that he can spend his remaining old age in peace and happiness. Love you Mickey!

catlover79 · 02-18-2011, 01:36 PM

Yes, Mickey is one of the VERY few remaining from the Golden era of Hollywood. He deserves to be treated much better than this - and I hope the stepson gets taken to the woodshed!!

02-17-2011, 01:07 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,462	Actor Mickey Rooney Victim of Elder Abuse, Files Restraining Order Against Stepson Link (CBS/KCBS/AP) Actor Mickey Rooney has been granted a temporary restraining order against his stepson, who is accused in court filings of withholding food and medicine from the 90-year-old Hollywood legend and meddling in his personal finances. The stay-away order was granted by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Reva Goetz on Monday after attorneys for Rooney claimed his stepson Christopher Thomas Aber regularly goes to Rooney's home unannounced and "threatens, intimidates, bullies, and harasses Mickey." "Mickey is effectively a prisoner in his own home," the court filing states. The order requires Aber, 52, to stay at least 100 yards from Rooney and his home, as well as from his other stepson, 48-year-old Mark Aber Rooney, and the latter's wife, 58-year-old Charlene Rooney, until a hearing on Feb. 24, when the restraining order may be extended, reports CBS affiliate KCBS. Rooney fears Aber want to divert the actor's assets for his own use, force him to sign documents that would turn over his rights to Aber and require him to make appearances at public events where he does not wish to be, says KCBS. In the wake of Aber's alleged actions, the former child star of the Andy Hardy films also filed a second order giving Alhambra attorney Michael R. Augustine temporary conservatorship powers over Rooney, as well as his estate. "All I want to do is live a peaceful life, to regain my life and be happy," Rooney wrote in a statement. "I pray to God each day to protect us, help us endure, and guide those other senior citizens who are also suffering." Rooney's film career spans more than eight decades and he received four Academy Award nominations and an honorary Oscar. In the 1930s and '40s he played Andy Hardy in a series of films, and received his first Oscar nominations in 1939 for "Babes in Arms" and in 1943 for "The Human Comedy."
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02-17-2011, 04:42 AM	#2
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02-18-2011, 04:04 AM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Amen!! Don't mess with Mickey Rooney!!!
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02-18-2011, 12:37 PM	#6
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,286	That's just terrible! I didn't realize that Mickey is that old! He can't be! I was just watching one of those old corny Andy Hardy movies the other day! I just love them! Mickey is awesome. What a great talent he was. One of the best child actors ever! I hope that he can spend his remaining old age in peace and happiness. Love you Mickey!
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02-17-2011, 02:42 PM	#3
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	How could anybody do that to a 90 year old man, let alone Mickey Rooney???

02-18-2011, 01:36 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Yes, Mickey is one of the VERY few remaining from the Golden era of Hollywood. He deserves to be treated much better than this - and I hope the stepson gets taken to the woodshed!!