Actor Nicolas Cage arrested in New Orleans

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This booking photo released by Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shows actor Nicolas Cage on Saturday, April 16, in New Orleans. Authorities say Cage has been arrested in New Orleans on charges of domestic abuse battery and disturbing the peace.
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updated 4/17/2011 11:02:38 PM ET 2011-04-18T03:02:38

Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage was arrested in New Orleans after a drunken argument with his wife outside a residence in the French Quarter, police said Saturday.

The 47-year-old film star was taken into custody at about 11:30 p.m. on Friday and booked on suspicion of domestic abuse battery, disturbing the peace and public drunkenness, New Orleans Police spokesman Garry Flot said in a written statement.

Cage was ordered to appear in court on May 31.

E! Online reported Sunday that Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" Chapman posted Cage's $11,000 bond . "I am a truly dedicated fan of Mr. Cage and will not be granting any interviews about my client as I wish to respect his privacy. I performed my duties as a bail bondsman and not in connection with our show. This is what I do for a living,"

Why people get crazy like this?