Just Who Bailed Out Gary Coleman?

By Marc Schneider Posted Jan 27th 2010 10:49AM

Gary Coleman was bailed out of a Utah jail on Monday evening after spending 27 hours behind bars over an outstanding warrant, that much we know. Just who bailed out the down-on-his-luck former child star is another question altogether.

On one hand, Utah resident and 'Diff'rent Strokes' fanatic Jarrod Clarke has been widely ID'd as the one who forked over the $1,725 to get the actor out of jail. "I was shocked that no one had bailed him out. That's not a lot of money," Clarke told Deseret News. "The poor guy's four feet tall, sitting in jail with people who really do serious crimes. I just thought it was kind of sad." See who else is claiming credit, after the jump.

Confusing matters is a claim from the producers of a Coleman-starring mockumentary film that, no, THEY are the ones who sprung the actor. 'Midgets vs. Mascots' masterminds Brad Keller and Joey Stewart say they helped Coleman in exchange for his dropping a complaint against a scene in their movie where Coleman's genitals are briefly exposed.

"The producers simply agreed to bail out Mr. Coleman as an olive branch and to avoid any potential litigation," a statement published by EOnline.com read.

Coleman has been trying to get producers to remove the exposing scene, which happened when his robe opened while he was (oh, man) trying to break up a fight between two little persons.

One possible and obvious explanation for the dual claims: Clarke is the true bail-er, but the 'Midgets' guys didn't hear about it and are trying to score some publicity for the straight-to-DVD flick with their claims.

Coleman, 41, was apprehended Sunday in Santaquin, UT, after a "civil disturbance" was reported from his home. He was arrested after police found he had an outstanding warrant for failing to appear in court. The court appearance was related to charges filed in August for domestic violence assault and criminal mischief, all stemming from an incident on April 18 of last year.

After spending over a day in jail, Coleman was seen leaving in a wheelchair and told RadarOnline.com the experience was "absolutely miserable."

Coleman's wife, Shannon Price, was arrested last year on domestic violence charges as well. The couple married in 2007, and have been making headlines ever since with public spats. Still, there's no confirmation that Price was the victim of Coleman's alleged violence.

Weeks ago, Coleman was rushed to the hospital after reportedly suffering a seizure. He was released shortly after checking into the hospital.

Tags: diffrent strokes, Gary Coleman

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Wednesday 27 January

By willis

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mr drummond did it

By Lori

So Mr. Clark thought it was kind of sad that no one would bail him out huh? I think it's kind of sad that this idiot bailed him out. Gary Coleman has had many scrapes with the law including domestic violence, let the punk sit behind bars, just because he WAS a child star he's not above the law. Next time it may be a murder charge when he takes the domestic violence to far.

By John

While Gary Coleman was acting on Different Strokes, his family was stealing all his money, so now he's broke and very very angry. Sadly this has happened to many child actors, their family stealing all of their money in the name of managing the underage actor. Something needs to be done so this doesn't happen anymore. I feel for Mr. Coleman, he doesn't deserve to end up like this!

By Richard Byrne

Such a law exists: Jackie Cooper law. Enforcement is spotty.

By shydog1218

do you have facts or are you just another motor mouth that spills out whatever they hear? Ithink his attorneys and their attorneys is who broke them both.another reason why there should be life without lawyers. you think?

Monday 01 March

By izora11

THANK YOU !!! I AGREE JOHN ...PLUS THE FACT THAT HE HAS CHRONIC HEALTH ISSUES THAT HAVE PRACTICALLY CONSUMED HIS ADULTHOOD ALSO, HE HAS NEVER BEEN A LAZY MAN, HE HAS WORKED ALL HIS CHILDHOOD, WHILE DESPERATELY ILL AND IT WAS STOLEN...HE IS DISABLE BUT DETERMINED TO NOT GIVE UP !!! WHICH IS MORE THAN I CAN SAY FOR A FEW MEN I KNOW AND THEY ARE HEALTHY AND TALL...

By Dan

Bail me out, I'll show my nuts!

By Bob

Coleman is short in many ways!

By txgirl78

what an evil looking little troll

By heidi

Why do people keep bailing out these idiots let them rot in jail.

By Crystal

I lived in Santaquin,Utah .It was a quiet little town,not much excitment.Now there isn't a dull moment there.Glad I Don't live there now.

Friday 12 February

By jo

The law is actually the Coogan Law - named for actor, Jackie Coogan.

Friday 28 May

By Lorena

Coleman's family is the one who bled him dry..he eventually sued them but got nothing back.. Unless things have changed, he has been alienated from his family for years..I believe some of this was headlines when he was at his peak..SO SHYDOG, you need to get your facts straight ..

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