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Randy Quaid, Wife Arrested for Stiffing Hotel on $10K Tab

Couple fights cops in west Texas after apprehension

By Will McCahill, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 24, 2009 9:15 PM CDT

(Newser) – Randy Quaid and his wife were arrested late today in west Texas for skipping out on a $10,000 tab at a California resort—and, a source tells TMZ, cops had to use force to subdue both. Felony warrants were issued for the 58-year-old actor... Read full story »

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Randy Quaid, Wife Arrested for Stiffing Hotel on $10K Tab

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