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Old 03-03-2011, 12:32pm   #1
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Mickey Rooney speaks out against elder abuse

Posted: Mar 02, 2011 11:16 AM EST
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WASHINGTON (CNN) - Actor Mickey Rooney is scheduled to testify before Capital Hill lawmakers on elder abuse.

The 90-year-old actor will speak before the Senate Special Committee on Aging Wednesday.

Rooney has accused his stepchildren of abusing him. According to court papers, the actor said they have mismanaged his money and threatened him.

Rooney also claims he's been denied food and medicine.

A judge has issued a restraining order in the case, which has a hearing scheduled for next month.
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Mickey Rooney speaks out against elder abuse

Posted: Mar 02, 2011 11:16 AM EST
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WASHINGTON (CNN) - Actor Mickey Rooney is scheduled to testify before Capital Hill lawmakers on elder abuse.

The 90-year-old actor will speak before the Senate Special Committee on Aging Wednesday.

Rooney has accused his stepchildren of abusing him. According to court papers, the actor said they have mismanaged his money and threatened him.

Rooney also claims he's been denied food and medicine.

A judge has issued a restraining order in the case, which has a hearing scheduled for next month.
Poor old little guy. That stinks.
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Unconceivable.
Unbelievable.
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Old 03-03-2011, 12:56pm   #4
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Unconceivable.
Unbelievable.

Awful lowdown and dirty...
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I see, so corporal punishment is fine for kids, but wrong for the elderly.

Who do you think taught them to act that way?
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While I can't see myself spanking my dad, there's a difference between spanking and beating.
Yes, the degree of pain.
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Ok he doesn't look like my grandfather anymore.
Crusty old bird though, ain't he?
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In the film business when we want to do a very slow camera move for a shot it is almost universally referred to as a "Micky Rooney". It's just easier to say than "little creep".
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Crusty old bird though, ain't he?
That he is.
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