MICKEY ROONEY – MICKEY ROONEY SAYS ELDER ABUSE LEFT HIM HELPLESS

Mickey Rooney says the elder abuse that he allegedly suffered at the hands of his stepson Christopher Aber left him “helpless”.

Mickey Rooney, the Hollywood actor who has appeared in more than 200 movies, says he was left feeling “helpless” after being abused by a family member, reports Cbs News.
Rooney gave an emotional testimony before a senate panel on elder abuse, in which he said, “When a man feels helpless, it is terrible. And I was helpless. For years I suffered silently, unable to muster the courage to seek the help I knew I needed”. The senate committee are currently considering legislation to curb abuse against senior citizens. Earlier this year, the 90-year-old was granted a restraining order against his stepson Christopher and a court hearing is set to take place on 5th April 2011. The actor has accused Aber of withholding food and medicine from him and meddling in his personal finances.

Mickey Rooney has been married eight times in total, and the stepson in question is the child of his current wife Jan Chamberlin. The actor has struggled with drug addiction and a gambling habit, and he accuses his stepson of trying to take “what is left”.