'Kill Bill's Michael Madsen arrested for domestic violence: Case explained
Hollywood actor Michael Madsen, best known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino's films, was recently arrested on charges of domestic battery in Malibu on Saturday. The 66-year-old actor was taken into custody following a disagreement with his wife, DeAnna Madsen, at their Broad Beach Road residence. This marks the fourth time Madsen has been arrested. He was previously arrested in 2012, 2019, and 2022. So, what exactly went down this time?
Madsen arrested after wife alleged he pushed her
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, authorities responded to a call from the Malibu/Lost Hill Sheriff's Station shortly after midnight on August 17. The department said that a female adult alleged her husband pushed her and locked her out of their residence. Madsen was arrested under Penal Code 243(e)(1) for a domestic battery misdemeanor, indicating force or violence was allegedly used against a cohabitant.
Madsen was released after posting a $20,000 bond
Per reports, Madsen was booked at the Station at 1:40am and was later released after posting a $20,000 bond. A representative for the actor told Variety, "It was a disagreement between Michael and his wife, which we hope resolves positively for them both." The investigation into the incident is ongoing and will be forwarded to the Van Nuys Superior Court House for filing.
Meanwhile, a look at Madsen's notable roles in Tarantino's films
Madsen has been a regular in Tarantino's films, making his mark as Mr. Blonde in the director's 1992 debut thriller Reservoir Dogs. He also played the washed-up assassin Budd in Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Kill Bill Vol. 2, the deceitful cowboy Joe Gage in The Hateful Eight, and made a cameo in Tarantino's latest film, Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood. Apart from Tarantino's films, Madsen's credits include Thelma and Louise, Sin City, Mulholland Falls, Wyatt Earp, and Iguana.
