Nicolas Cage allegedly ‘failed’ to get their son the assistance he wanted
Nicolas Cage is dealing with a lawsuit from his ex-wife Christina Fulton, who claims the actor ignored their son Weston Coppola Cage’s psychological well being points and enabled his violent behaviour earlier than an alleged assault.
In accordance with courtroom paperwork obtained by Folks, Fulton accuses Cage of “failing” to intervene earlier than a 2024 incident the place Weston, 33, allegedly attacked her.
The lawsuit stems from an altercation on April 28, 2024, which Fulton initially described as a “mental-health crisis” somewhat than a dispute.
Nevertheless, Weston was later arrested in July on prices of assault with a lethal weapon. On the time, Fulton mentioned she was “brutally assaulted” and harassed the significance of her son getting skilled assist.
In her submitting, Fulton, 57, alleges Cage, 61, was conscious of Weston’s historical past of violence however didn’t take crucial motion.
She claims the Longlegs star has repeatedly bailed their son out of jail, consumed alcohol with him regardless of his substance abuse struggles, and funded his life-style, together with paying for his Los Angeles apartment close to Cage’s personal residence.
The lawsuit accuses Cage of neglecting to make sure Weston obtained correct psychiatric care, as a substitute fostering a “reckless” setting with out boundaries.
Cage’s lawyer has since responded to the lawsuit, calling the allegations “absurd and frivolous,” per Folks.
“Mr. Cage does not control Weston’s behaviour in any manner and is not responsible for Weston’s alleged assault of his mother.”