Actor Michael Madsen Charged With Child Cruelty

He was fighting with teen son, say cops
By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff
Posted Mar 12, 2012 12:30 AM CDT
Actor Michael Madsen Charged With Child Cruelty
Michael Madsen, 54, was arrested at his Malibu home and charged with child cruelty following a fight with his teenage son, said police.   (AP Photo/Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)

Thelma and Louise actor Michael Madsen has been busted following a fight with his teenage son and charged with child cruelty, according to officials. Madsen, 54, "appeared under the influence of alcohol," the sheriff's department said in a statement. He was arrested at his Malibu home by cops investigating a report about a family disturbance, reports Reuters. His bail was set at $100,000. (More Michael Madsen stories.)

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