Time and time again we have seen celebrities getting in trouble with the authorities on different accounts. The cases range from misdemeanors to serious felonies that may result into long jail time for the perpetrators. Despite the social responsibility celebrities have of keeping a good public image due to their high influence in the society, many have faltered in maintaining a satisfactory profile.
Nicolas Cage is one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood today. He is one of the few actors that reached high levels of success at a young age, including securing an academy award at just the age of 32. Currently facing financial issues due to “living beyond his means”, Cage has ended up accepting roles in low budget movies such as Drive Angry so as to sustain his financial needs.
On April 15, 2011, Cage was arrested in New Orleans, Louisiana on charges of domestic disturbance, battery and public intoxication. He allegedly got a little bit physical when arguing with his wife over whether the house they were in front of was theirs (Dolak, 2011). Cage, who was drunk at the time of the incident, grabbed his wife’s upper arm and dragged her towards the house he believed they were renting. Police arrested Cage, but he was later released on bail. Cage now is required to appear on court on May 31st (MSNBC, 2011).
Being his first major public scene, Cage’s actions may not impact much his public image due to the nature of the charges. Actually, people in the neighborhood of the incident sympathize with cage as he faces charges that add to his already financially troubled life.
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