Warning: This article contains discussion of domestic violence which some readers may find distressing.
Christina Fulton is pursuing legal action against her former partner Nicolas Cage, claiming that she endured abuse from their son, Weston Coppola Cage, whom they co-parented.
Though it has been over thirty years since their relationship ended, splitting shortly after Weston’s birth in 1990, Fulton now alleges that their son, now 34, inflicted ‘life-threatening injuries’ upon her.
The alleged incident involving Weston, who was then 33, purportedly occurred last year on April 28.
Legal documents reveal that the 57-year-old Fulton is suing her 61-year-old ex-partner, claiming he was aware of their son’s urgent need for intervention and failed to curb his dangerous behavior.
Fulton accuses Cage of enabling Weston’s ‘substance abuse history,’ asserting that both father and son share drinks together and that the actor has repeatedly bailed Weston out of jail.
“Weston has a long history of mental and psychological disorder and a history of committing violent assault and battery and harming numerous individuals,” the filing read.
“Nicolas has been aware of Weston’s history and nevertheless failed to take action to prevent Weston from committing acts of violence and harming others.”
The altercation is reported to have started as a verbal dispute between Weston and Fulton, which allegedly turned violent.
According to the court documents, Fulton suffered from injuries such as a concussion, multiple bruises, a ‘disfiguring eye injury,’ dental trauma, along with PTSD and other psychological effects.
At the time, Fulton attributed it to Weston’s ‘mental health crisis’ and refuted claims of a dispute between them.
The lawsuit further states: “Nicolas knew or should have known that Weston posed a serious and imminent danger to others, including Plaintiff, based on his documented history of violent assaults, substance abuse, and mental instability.”
A representative for Nicolas Cage told LADbible Group: “The allegations by Christina Fulton against Nicolas Cage are absurd and frivolous. Weston Coppola is a 34-year-old man. Mr. Cage does not control Weston’s behavior in any manner and is not responsible for Weston’s alleged assault of his mother.”
If you are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. You can talk in confidence 24 hours a day to the national domestic violence helpline on 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) 24/7. You can find a list of local resources here.