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Judge Finds B.B. King is Not Being Abused; Case Tossed (Pics)

Karen Williams (R) and Patty King (L), daughters of B.B. King, outside of Clark County Family Court Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Las Vegas.
Karen Williams (R) and Patty King (L), daughters of B.B. King, outside of Clark County Family Court Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Las Vegas.

*The dispute over B.B. King’s health care and finances has been tossed out of court by a judge in Las Vegas who says two investigations found no evidence the blues legend is being abused, reports the AP.

Thursday’s ruling keeps King’s longtime business manager, Laverne Toney, in legal control of King’s affairs.

Patty King, daughter of B.B. King, cries while leaving Clark County Family Court Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Las Vegas.
Patty King, daughter of B.B. King, cries while leaving Clark County Family Court Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Las Vegas.

Three of King’s 11 surviving children, including Patty King and Karen Williams, say they suspect Toney is stealing money and neglecting King’s medical care.

But Clark County Family Court Hearing Master Jon Norheim says police and social services investigations in October and April uncovered no reason to take power-of-attorney from Toney.

Laverne Toney, center, arrives in Clark County Family Court Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Las Vegas.
Laverne Toney, center, arrives in Clark County Family Court Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Las Vegas.

The judge says he can’t consider daughter Karen Williams’ petition to take over as King’s guardian until every family member gets legal notice.

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