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Rooney accuses stepson of abuse

Mickey Rooney arrives at the 82nd annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 7, 2010. UPI/Jim Ruymen
Mickey Rooney arrives at the 82nd annual Academy Awards in Hollywood on March 7, 2010. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16 (UPI) -- A Los Angeles judge appointed a temporary conservator for Mickey Rooney after the actor accused his stepson of abusing him, court records show.

Rooney was granted a temporary restraining order against his stepson, Chris Aber, this week, The Hollywood Reporter said. The entertainment industry newspaper did not say who the conservator is.

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The actor accused Aber of denying him medication and food, controlling his finances and verbally abusing him.

A hearing in the matter is scheduled for Feb. 24.

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

Rooney's film credits include "Boys Town," "Babes in Arms," the Andy Hardy film series, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and "Night at the Museum."

He received a special Academy Award in 1938 and an honorary award in 1982, and was nominated for five acting Oscars.

A five-time Emmy nominee, Rooney won an Emmy in 1982 for his performance in "Bill," as a mentally challenged man making his way into the world for the first time.

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