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TV bondsman says he bailed out actor Nicolas Cage

Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:59 PM EDT
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<p>This booking photo released by Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shows actor Nicolas Cage Saturday, April 16, 2011 in New Orleans. Authorities say Cage has been arrested in New Orleans on charges of domestic abuse battery and disturbing the peace. (AP Photo/Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office)</p>

This booking photo released by Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shows actor Nicolas Cage Saturday, April 16, 2011 in New Orleans. Authorities say Cage has been arrested in New Orleans on charges of domestic abuse battery and disturbing the peace. (AP Photo/Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office)

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NEW ORLEANS — Bail bondsman Duane Chapman, known as "Dog the Bounty Hunter" to reality TV fans, says he put up the $11,000 bond that got actor Nicolas Cage out of jail Saturday after his arrest in the French Quarter.

Spokeswoman Heather Detert released a statement Tuesday in which Chapman describes himself as a Cage fan but says he was acting on behalf of Cage solely as a client and not for publicity for his cable TV show.

The statement said Chapman won't grant interviews.

New Orleans police said Cage was arrested after he grabbed his wife's arm and pounded on cars in a drunken argument about whether a nearby house was the one they were renting. He was booked on charges of domestic abuse, disturbing the peace and public drunkenness.

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devilsadvocates

Come On Nick......no reason to stoop to that kinda level. I think you should have more class than that!

  • 6 votes
Reply#1 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:27 PM EDT
Bibi-1186846

Agree with you devilsadvocates.

The man started out with promise, as being one of Hollywood's "Great", but everything, here lately, I've heard about him, has been a negative.

  • 3 votes
#1.1 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:37 PM EDT
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sms29s66

Jobe, have you been in the Quarter? I can see how a sober person could get confused over his rented residence there.

  • 2 votes
#1.4 - Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:59 AM EDT
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VerbalBarb

A cabby saw (a very drunk) Cage and his wife having a loud argument on the street. Cage supposedly pushed his wife. When the cops showed up he taunted them to arrest him, although they were just trying to get him to go home - so they arrested him.

The wife said there was no physical violence and declined to press charges.

Cage has always been a bit nuts, but hopefully he's not developing Charlie Sheen syndrome.

  • 4 votes
Reply#2 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:37 PM EDT
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sms29s66

Jobe, the same could be said about certain politicians.

  • 1 vote
#2.2 - Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:36 PM EDT
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CL1

I've never known anything about his personal life. I just know that I've always thought he is a fine actor - always delivers, and I've enjoyed nearly every movie I've seen him in.

Sure hate to see him or anyone get caught up in substance abuse and/or domestic violence/abuse issues.

  • 3 votes
Reply#3 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:35 PM EDT
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CL1

You know, I think I might have missed that one. I really enjoy NC's acting; he might be in my top three favorites of male actors. Thank you for the suggestion.

  • 2 votes
#3.2 - Mon Apr 18, 2011 11:49 AM EDT
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Pith Helmet

Maybe he is still mad about the toast?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyXl2RMZ0Po

  • 2 votes
Reply#4 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:07 PM EDT
j schaefer

New Orleans is a city that promotes public drunkenness! Absurd that anyone could be arrested for that.

  • 2 votes
Reply#5 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:14 PM EDT
Jobe.Deleted
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ledgeroo

Wow.. he used to be at the top of his game.. what happened to him...

  • 2 votes
Reply#6 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:33 PM EDT
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lookingatthesky

I have one question. Who in the French Quarter is not drunk? That's why it smells of urine and puke. You know what happens in the French Quarters. It is a street of buildings where there main function is to sell alcohol. Duh!!!! They are not for eating or sleeping, unless you fall asleep after you get drunk.

  • 2 votes
Reply#7 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:37 PM EDT
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tnt-3333360

Nonsense, everyone over here having their own conclusion. Acting like a judge, making judgement. Who know's wht may be the situation??? Wht ever ........... wasting time writing @!$%# over!!!! :D

  • 1 vote
Reply#8 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:02 PM EDT
MUTEHERETIC

...lol..good times....

  • 1 vote
Reply#9 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:59 PM EDT
dorothy c banks

I wonder if the media, pundits, critics and women groups are going to make him the poster child for abuse, the same as they did with rapper Chirs Brown. So far, Nicolas's arrest has been quiet. Double standard?

  • 1 vote
Reply#10 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:27 PM EDT
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AlKhidr

A mistake was clearly made. The man they arrested impersonating Nicolas Cage was in reality John Travolta.

  • 2 votes
Reply#11 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:06 PM EDT
marycecelia2011

wouldnt be the first drunk to make an ass out of himself in public in new orleans, i think it happen's every 5 minutes on any given street.. i'am wondering who's mug shot look's better cage's or nolte?

  • 2 votes
Reply#12 - Sat Apr 16, 2011 11:39 PM EDT
Randilly

Nolte's without a doubt. That hair sticking up, is Iconic, unforgettable, and modern day legend.

  • 1 vote
#12.1 - Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:27 PM EDT
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blah-3334609

it gets old hearing about celebrities downfalls..... aren't they "human" and make mistakes too??? if we make a mistake we aren't on the news... really... let them have their own personal life. i don't agree with public intoxication or domestic violence but just because he is a celeb. his business is everyones business????

  • 1 vote
Reply#13 - Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:43 AM EDT
Carol O MI

LOLOLOL Have another toddy when you don't know what house is yours!

  • 1 vote
Reply#14 - Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:13 AM EDT
Angela1586572

I certainly hope life works out for the couple. This is a personal matter between Nick and himself.

  • 2 votes
Reply#15 - Sun Apr 17, 2011 1:14 PM EDT
jfrank

I hope this doesn't post pone Ghost Rider 2.

  • 1 vote
Reply#16 - Sun Apr 17, 2011 2:21 PM EDT
Angela1586572

How in the heck have you been?

  • 1 vote
#16.1 - Sun Apr 17, 2011 3:30 PM EDT
jfrank

Good! how have you been?

  • 1 vote
#16.2 - Sat May 7, 2011 7:24 PM EDT
Angela1586572

Good..so far. How have you been?

  • 1 vote
#16.3 - Mon May 9, 2011 1:17 PM EDT
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Luke Wright

I support Nicholas Cage. he is my favorite actor and they were in New Orleans for goodness sakes. It does sound a bit like a scene from, "Leaving Las Vegas" though doesn't it? Whatever happened to Elizabeth Shue...damn fine movie...

  • 2 votes
Reply#18 - Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:10 PM EDT
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Luke Wright

Luke Wright is right. Hey, Luke are you single? We seem to love the same things.

Sorry, but no, I'm a happily married man, but you keep lookin', there's a soulmate out there for all of us! ( ;

  • 1 vote
#18.2 - Mon May 9, 2011 8:49 AM EDT
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