ATTORNEY
the biggest role in Yoste withdrawing from the case.
The attorney claimed in a previous filing that a conservatorship petition was filed in Oktibbeha County Chancery Court requesting a conservator be appointed for Arnold of both his person and his estate.
The court documents go on to say on or about July 24, 2018, Arnold's father — John Bruce Arnold, Sr., of Baton Rouge, Louisiana — was appointed as his son's conservator.
Yoste claims his former client's father has failed to file an inventory of Arnold's assets and liabilities as ordered by the court.
The attorney also requested reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys fees for the time expended representing Arnold on the attempted kidnapping charge.
Yoste claims since Arnold's father qualified as the conservator, no action has been taken on his requests for payment.
“His father has not even made an appearance up here,” Yoste told Judge Kitchens. “He was supposed to file an inventory, but hasn't.”
He went on to say in court documents that John B. Arnold, Sr. would be “highly unlikely” to ever file an inventory for this conservatorship, due to the belief that Arnold, Jr. is not thought to have any known assets other than small personal items.
Yoste also previously informed the court that Arnold, Jr. has legal judgements against him in Louisiana in excess of $2 million.
Judge Kitchens ruled in favor of Yoste's request.
A public defender will be appointed to represent Arnold.