Michael Madsen and His Estranged Wife Speak Out After Actor's Arrest on Domestic Battery Charge

Mar. 15, 2025

Michael Madsen on March 6, 2019.Photo: Luca Carlino/NurPhoto/Getty

A lawyer for Michael Madsen is speaking out after the actor wasarrested on a charge of misdemeanor domestic battery.

Madsen, 66, was taken into custody in Malibu, Calif., early in the morning of Saturday, Aug. 17. An attorney for theKill Billstar claimed toThe Hollywood Reporterthat Madsen “confronted” DeAnna and “asked her to leave” the house, adding that the situation “has been an ongoing problem.”

“Michael has shown immense compassion and restraint during this period towards his estranged wife,” Wander added. “He’s definitely not guilty of domestic violence.”

Additionally, DeAnna responded toTHRin a statement, “Michael is struggling with his own personal issues. Myself and our children have been supporting him to the best of our ability. We would request privacy at this time.”

Madsen’s rep and lawyer did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.

DeAnna Madsen and Michael Madsen on Nov. 16, 2020.VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty

VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty

Online arrest records show that Madsen’s bail was set at $20,000; a rep for the actor confirmed to PEOPLE on Aug. 19 that Madsen had returned home.

“It was a disagreement between Michael and his wife, which we hope resolves positively for them both,” his rep toldVarietyin a previous statement.

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department told PEOPLE in a statement Aug. 22 that deputies responded to a call just after midnight on Aug. 17 in which an informant “stated that a female adult alleged her husband pushed her and locked her out of their residence.”

“The investigation is ongoing and will be forwarded to the Van Nuys Superior Court House for filing,” the department added.

Michael Madsen on Nov. 20, 2022.Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Albert L. Ortega/Getty

Michael and DeAnna share one other son, Luke, 18, whomTHRreported lives with Michael amid his parents' separation. TheReservoir Dogsstar also has three other children: Christian, Calvin and Max.

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go tothehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.

source: people.com