Overview
- Rourke said in an Instagram video he had nothing to do with the fundraiser, called it embarrassing, and urged donors to request refunds.
- The GoFundMe, launched January 4 by Liya-Joelle Jones with a $100,000 goal, has collected roughly $97,000 to $100,000 according to media reports.
- Manager Kimberly Hines told The Hollywood Reporter the campaign was started to help Rourke, claimed he initially agreed, and said donations would be returned if he refuses them.
- Hines said she arranged temporary hotel lodging and a new apartment for Rourke after he left his prior residence and described his finances as strained.
- Court documents filed December 29 seek payment of about $59,100 after a three-day notice on December 18, while Rourke alleges rental habitability problems and says he withheld rent.