Cage Sues Over Autobiography

I thought this article was interesting after having discussed the issues that face “Public Persons” when dealing with issues of libel.

Nicolas Cage is suing Kathleen Turner over allegations made against him in the actress's autobiography.A spokesperson for the actor confirmed that libel proceedings have been issued against his former co-star at the High Court in London.In “Send Yourself Roses,” Turner alleges that Cage caused problems during the filming of Francis Ford Coppola’s “Peggy Sue Got Married” in a bid to prove he had won the role on his own merit rather than because his uncle was the director.She also claims that the actor was arrested for drunk driving and had stolen a Chihuahua.Cage refuted the claims, telling the New York Post gossip column PageSix that the credibility of Turner's biography and memory is at stake."Fact credibility should have been exercised on (her) part," he continued.

Cage won the case.

Read more at: http://www.hecklerspray.com/nicolas-cage-sues-kathleen-turner-over-dog-stealing/200812391.php and http://www.hollywood.com/news/Cage_Pleased_with_Turner_Libel_Victory/5213542