'Menace II Society' Star Samuel Monroe Jr.'s Mother Files For Conservatorship
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Key Points:
- Joyce Patton, mother of actor Samuel Monroe Jr., has filed a petition to become his conservator, challenging the legal status of his wife Shawna Stewart and seeking control over his decisions.
- Patton claims Monroe has lived with her for the past four years and has not lived with Stewart for over 15 years, while accusing Stewart of collecting money from a GoFundMe and his film residuals.
- Shawna Stewart disputes these claims, stating she was granted power of attorney and that Monroe did not want his mother managing his finances or decisions, indicating a legal battle ahead.
- Samuel Monroe Jr., known for his role in "Menace II Society," has been hospitalized in Los Angeles on life support since April due to severe meningitis that developed into MRSA pneumonia and other complications.
- Both parties have expressed intentions to resolve the dispute in court, with Stewart emphasizing collaboration with the family regarding Monroe’s quality of life decisions.
