Los Angeles has seen its fair share of celebrity scandals, but the latest incident involving actor Kiefer Sutherland is grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons. Sutherland, known for his Emmy-winning work on the drama "24," was arrested for an alleged assault on a ride-share driver in Hollywood. The LAPD confirmed the arrest took place near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue around 12:15 a.m. on Monday, according to FOXLA.com.
The incident, which didn't result in the driver needing hospital treatment, has led to Sutherland's booking on suspicion of making felony criminal threats. He was later released on a $50,000 bond. There are details yet to be disclosed; officials have remained tight-lipped regarding what instigated Sutherland's alleged behavior. Meanwhile, the actor is scheduled for a court appearance on February 2, per Los Angeles Superior Court records, as reported by both FOXLA.com and NBC Los Angeles.
With an extensive career that has spanned decades, Sutherland has become a household name. Besides his notable portrayal as federal agent Jack Bauer on "24," his other roles include appearances in "Stand By Me," "The Lost Boys," and "A Few Good Men." However, his past is not without blemishes. Sutherland has faced legal trouble before, with a 2007 sentence of 48 days in jail for DUI and probation violation, and a 2009 arrest for assault—though the latter charge was later dropped. He has also had a run-in with the law over an illegal U-turn in 2020, according to BBC News.
As the scene of the incident remains under investigation by the LAPD's Hollywood Division, many are awaiting the next developments in the case. Sutherland's representatives have yet to make a public statement on the matter. Stay tuned as we track the unfolding events leading up to the actor's February court date.
