Actor Randy Quaid and wife claim asylum in Canada

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Actor Randy Quaid and wife claim asylum in Canada

 

 

Hollywood actor Randy Quaid and his wife, wanted in the United States on vandalism charges, are seeking refugee status in Canada, saying on Friday they feared for their lives.

 

The couple were arrested in Vancouver on Thursday after police responded to a call and found there were arrest warrants out for them in California. Officials incorrectly said earlier that were arrested on Wednesday.

 

In a rambling presentation at an immigration hearing, Evi Quaid said eight of her husband's acting friends had been murdered in recent years and they feared he would be next.

 

"We feel our lives are in danger," she told the Immigration and Refugee Board hearing.

 

Their attorney, Brian Tsuji, later read a note from the couple to reporters. "Yes, we are seeking asylum from Hollywood star whackers."

 

Randy Quaid, 60, complained he had been persecuted for 20 years. He appeared in such films as "The Last Picture Show," "The Last Detail," and "Brokeback Mountain," and is the brother of actor Dennis Quaid.

 

Over border officials' objections, the couple were freed on C$10,000 cash bond until another hearing next Thursday. The Quaids, who said they needed to prepare their case and care for their puppy, hugged when the decision was announced.

 

The couple came to Canada on Sunday. The next day, a California judge issued an arrest warrant for them after they failed to appear at a mandatory court hearing on charges they had been illegally squatting in a home they owned years ago.

 

The couple said they came to Canada to relax, and were talking with an attorney in Vancouver about immigrating to Canada when they learned the warrant had been issued.

 

The couple denied the allegations and had to be reminded by the immigration hearing official the house dispute was not relevant to the detention hearing.

 

Randy Quaid was arrested in September on suspicion of burglary and entering a building without consent. Evi Quaid was booked on those charges, as well as resisting arrest.

 

Earlier this year, they were arrested on charges of failing to pay their bill at a California hotel. Evi Quaid was forced to pay $10,500 (6,700 pounds) in restitution in that case and she pleaded no contest to defrauding an innkeeper.

 

 

 

, but it gets better

 

Dog the Bounty hunter Chapman gives fugitive Quaid final ultimatum

 

 

Bounty hunter Duane 'Dog' Chapman issued a public ultimatum to fugitive actor Randy Quaid on Thursday night - urging him to turn himself into police or face capture by the TV tough guy. Skip related content

 

A California judge issued warrants for the arrests of Quaid and his wife Evi after they failed to show up for arraignment on a felony vandalism charge in a Santa Barbara courthouse on Monday.

 

The Quaids were arrested last month for allegedly squatting in a Montecito home they once owned and were released on £33,330 bail after spending the night behind bars.

 

The Dog The Bounty Hunter star appeared on comedian George Lopez's US late night show Lopez Tonight on Thursday, and called out the couple for fleeing justice.

 

He said: "I hope Randy Quaid and his wife are watching right now because on the (wanted criminals) list, this morning, they just popped up. We're announcing he has the chance to call authorities and turn himself in - and at least do it for your wife and for how you were raised. If not, the Chapman family is coming after you."

 

Chapman also expressed his desire to hold an intervention with Quaid, amid concerns his life has spiralled out of control.

 

He added: "There's something going on in his life. You know him and I know him too. He's not the same guy, so we need to do an intervention, Dog style."

 

The Quaids' next court hearing is scheduled for 26 October.

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Actor Randy Quaid and wife claim asylum in Canada

 

 

Hollywood actor Randy Quaid and his wife, wanted in the United States on vandalism charges, are seeking refugee status in Canada, saying on Friday they feared for their lives.

 

The couple were arrested in Vancouver on Thursday after police responded to a call and found there were arrest warrants out for them in California. Officials incorrectly said earlier that were arrested on Wednesday.

 

In a rambling presentation at an immigration hearing, Evi Quaid said eight of her husband's acting friends had been murdered in recent years and they feared he would be next.

 

"We feel our lives are in danger," she told the Immigration and Refugee Board hearing.

 

Their attorney, Brian Tsuji, later read a note from the couple to reporters. "Yes, we are seeking asylum from Hollywood star whackers."

 

Randy Quaid, 60, complained he had been persecuted for 20 years. He appeared in such films as "The Last Picture Show," "The Last Detail," and "Brokeback Mountain," and is the brother of actor Dennis Quaid.

 

Over border officials' objections, the couple were freed on C$10,000 cash bond until another hearing next Thursday. The Quaids, who said they needed to prepare their case and care for their puppy, hugged when the decision was announced.

 

The couple came to Canada on Sunday. The next day, a California judge issued an arrest warrant for them after they failed to appear at a mandatory court hearing on charges they had been illegally squatting in a home they owned years ago.

 

The couple said they came to Canada to relax, and were talking with an attorney in Vancouver about immigrating to Canada when they learned the warrant had been issued.

 

The couple denied the allegations and had to be reminded by the immigration hearing official the house dispute was not relevant to the detention hearing.

 

Randy Quaid was arrested in September on suspicion of burglary and entering a building without consent. Evi Quaid was booked on those charges, as well as resisting arrest.

 

Earlier this year, they were arrested on charges of failing to pay their bill at a California hotel. Evi Quaid was forced to pay $10,500 (6,700 pounds) in restitution in that case and she pleaded no contest to defrauding an innkeeper.

 

 

 

, but it gets better

 

Dog the Bounty hunter Chapman gives fugitive Quaid final ultimatum

 

 

Bounty hunter Duane 'Dog' Chapman issued a public ultimatum to fugitive actor Randy Quaid on Thursday night - urging him to turn himself into police or face capture by the TV tough guy. Skip related content

 

A California judge issued warrants for the arrests of Quaid and his wife Evi after they failed to show up for arraignment on a felony vandalism charge in a Santa Barbara courthouse on Monday.

 

The Quaids were arrested last month for allegedly squatting in a Montecito home they once owned and were released on £33,330 bail after spending the night behind bars.

 

The Dog The Bounty Hunter star appeared on comedian George Lopez's US late night show Lopez Tonight on Thursday, and called out the couple for fleeing justice.

 

He said: "I hope Randy Quaid and his wife are watching right now because on the (wanted criminals) list, this morning, they just popped up. We're announcing he has the chance to call authorities and turn himself in - and at least do it for your wife and for how you were raised. If not, the Chapman family is coming after you."

 

Chapman also expressed his desire to hold an intervention with Quaid, amid concerns his life has spiralled out of control.

 

He added: "There's something going on in his life. You know him and I know him too. He's not the same guy, so we need to do an intervention, Dog style."

 

The Quaids' next court hearing is scheduled for 26 October.

 

 

import a few million of his family of brothers, wives, start wearing burkhas, demand special laws, access to public funds despite not having put a penny into it, and a mosque on every corner. Then see how the locals feel about it.

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