Randy and Evi Quaid's successful Canadian getaway

The troubled Hollywood couple will be allowed to stay in Canada indefinitely... and, possibly avoid the felony charge against them in the U.S.

Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, have alluded a felony and vandalism conviction by hiding out in Canada, and now it looks like they might just stay there.
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The bizarre saga of Oscar-nominated actor Randy Quaid and his wife Evi continues. When we last checked in with the Quaids, they were seeking asylum in Canada; losing half a million dollars in bail for skipping out on a court date in Santa Barbara, Calif., where they've been accused of felony vandalism; and talking to Vanity Fair about the "shadowy cabal" of murderous extortionists called the "Hollywood Star Whackers" that were after them. Now, it looks as though the Quaids will be staying in Canada for good. Yesterday, the quirky couple announced that Evi had won Canadian citizenship, and Randy would be allowed to stay as well. Here, a brief guide:

Why did Evi get citizenship?

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