article_snippet: Alabama state officials are investigating a complaint of alleged elder abuse of acclaimed author Lee as controversy continues to rage over whether the the 88-year-old really wants to publish a new novel.
article_snippet: The New York Times reports investigators have interviewed staff at the Meadows assisted living facility where Lee resides as well as friends and acquaintances.
article_snippet: A doctor who asked to remain anonymous said A doctor who asked to remain anonymous had filed a complaint after knowing Lee for two years and believing Lee infirm.
article_snippet: A doctor who asked to remain anonymous said A doctor who asked to remain anonymous had been told Lee was mostly incapable of communication.
article_snippet: One person speaking to The New York Times  anonymously said Lee seemed to understand investigators and give clear responses.
article_snippet: As the investigation continues, people have argued for several different pictures of Lee: funny, depressed, witty, confused, or even varying from day to day.
article_snippet: Lee reportedly had a stroke in 2007 resulting in health and vision problems. '
article_snippet: Accounts of Lee's mental and physical state have been contradictory .
article_snippet: A friend of Lee, Wayne Flynt, said Lee visited Lee recently and found Lee mentally cogent.
article_snippet: But Lee agreed Lee had some health issues, telling Lee '
article_snippet: Lee has only given statements about the novel through Lee attorney, Tonja B. Carter.
highlights_snippet: Accounts of Lee's health have often been contradictory .
  
highlights_snippet: Lee suffered a stroke in 200,  impairing Lee health and vision .