Nicolas Cage, the Hollywood star, found himself behind bars following an arrest for domestic abuse.
The 47-year-old actor’s arrest came after he reportedly challenged police to take him into custody during a dispute with his third wife, Alice Kim.
A taxi driver is said to have alerted police to the alleged altercation in the early hours of the morning.
Kim, however, is not pressing charges and claims that her husband did not lay a finger on her. According to official documentation, Cage was detained on charges of domestic abuse and disturbing the peace in New Orleans.
A mugshot displaying him in a black T-shirt with his eyes closed was made public along with the arrest details.
Cage, known for his roles in films such as Leaving Las Vegas, Con Air, and Face Off, met ex-waitress Alice at a Korean nightclub in Los Angeles. They tied the knot in 2004 and welcomed their son Kal-El the following year. His previous marriages include actress Patricia Arquette and Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley.
Recently, it was revealed that Cage is facing pressure from the tax authorities over alleged outstanding bills totaling $500,000. Last year, he was hit with a substantial $15 million tax bill concerning unpaid taxes and fees for the years 2002-2004 and 2007.
by Helena Bryanlith
