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Following reports that Christian Bale might have to admit guilt to walk away from his mother’s assault allegations, prosecutors at England’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS - not CHPS!) have determined that there is “insufficient evidence to afford a realistic prospect of conviction, and accordingly the police have been advised that no further action should be taken against Mr. Bale.” According to People, Bale is expected to receive a “caution.”

Without any statement from Bale or acknowledgment that he may have admitted guilt, the resolution of this batty incident remains clouded in as much mystery as the incident itself. For the sake of Bale and his family, let’s hope there is no sequel!

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Amid new reports that Christian Bale recently screamed “I will kick your ass” at the director of cinematography on the set of Terminator 4, Popsquire brings you an encore presentation of yesterday’s discussion on TV Guide’s “Hollywood 411″ about Bale’s alleged assault against his mother.

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Check out Popsquire’s own pop culture legal expert, Russell Wetanson, on TV Guide’s “Hollywood 411″ tonight at 9pm! Today’s topic is Christian Bale’s Dark Day.

For prior tv spots, just go to the TV Appearances page above…

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Christian Bale was arrested after yesterday’s London premiere of The Dark Knight for an alleged assault on his mother and sister Sunday night. He voluntarily turned himself in, was questioned, and has been released. Thus far, Bale has not issued any formal response to the charges.

Popsquire will keep you posted!

UPDATE (10:20 a.m. PST): According to TMZ, the alleged assault may have been verbal and not physical. This seems to make sense. If there had been physical violence or any injuries resulting in a hospital visit, the police may have arrested Bale regardless of his big movie premiere. More to come, for sure…

UPDATE: (11:00 a.m. PST): Bale has released this statement…

“Christian Bale attended a London Police station today, on a voluntary basis, in order to assist with an allegation that had been made against him to the police by his mother and sister. Mr Bale who denies the allegation, co-operated throughout, gave his account in full of the events in question, and has left the station without any charge being made against him by the Police.

At this time, there will be no further comment by Mr Bale.”

UPDATE (3:30 p.m. PST): TMZ sources say that Bale may have pushed his mom out of the way during the altercation, but that she was not hurt and did not fall down. Further, it’s unclear whether the contact was a “push” or a “brush.”

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