Christina Fulton speaks out after ‘horrific’ incident involving son Weston Cage

Christina Fulton is opening up about a “horrific” incident with her son Weston Coppola Cage that ended with him allegedly being suspected of assault.

In a statement released on Monday, May 6, the 56-year-old actress denied recent reports that she and Weston, 33, were arguing before an alleged scuffle between them, which was first reported by TMZ.

“Weston and I did not have an argument prior to the incident,” Fulton said in the statement. “On Sunday, April 28, several of Weston’s best friends reached out to me for help because they saw Weston in a mental health crisis.”

She went on to say she had “acted quickly to ensure (Weston’s) safety”, adding: “Upon arrival I was met by my son who was clearly in a state of mental breakdown, which in turn resulted in a terrible situation Experience became.” .”

Fulton concluded, “I have always been committed to helping my son with his mental health issues. I’m doing everything I can to continue to give him the support he needs.”

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Citing law enforcement sources, TMZ reported on May 5 that Weston, whom Fulton shares with ex Nicolas Cage, allegedly got into a verbal altercation with his mother at their Los Angeles home on April 28, before the alleged incident became physical.

The outlet said, citing sources, that Weston is a suspect in a battery report due to the alleged altercation. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE that “a battery report has been filed.” Sources told TMZ that there have been no arrests.

A representative for Weston did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Weston, who has struggled with substance abuse, was arrested for drunk driving and hit-and-run in Los Angeles in 2017.

He previously discussed his journey to sobriety, telling PEOPLE in 2015, “It got to the point where people thought I was digging my grave.”

The father of four also shared that the birth of his first child helped him focus on his recovery. “The combination of (now-ex) Danielle and Lucian and my dad in my life, that trinity right there, is basically what’s going to keep me here,” Weston said at the time.

If you or someone you know needs help with mental health, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.