Anthony Davis and Robert Sanger
Paul Wellman

Actor Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, failed to appear in Santa Barbara Superior Court on Tuesday for their scheduled arraignment on charges of trespassing and felony vandalism. The couple stands accused of squatting in a Montecito home they once owned.

Defense attorney Robert Sanger revealed on Tuesday that after reviewing the title documents, he had reason to believe fraud had taken place, stating, “It looks as if signatures have been forged.” The Quaids contend they still legally own the property and had every right to be there. Before the court will consider such possibilities in detail, the Quaids will need to show up for their mandated appearances.

According to Sanger, the couple were unable to attend because they are in Canada awaiting an immigration hearing following their arrest in Vancouver. The Quaids have been seeking asylum, claiming they are persecuted by “Hollywood star whackers,” who they allege are seeking to defraud and murder them.

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