Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver in Hollywood, police have said.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stated that Sutherland entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats during the incident at 12:15 AM PST (08:15 GMT) on Monday. The victim was unharmed according to the LAPD.
The 59-year-old actor was released after posting a $50,000 bond and is due in court on February 2. The incident occurred at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue and is under investigation by the LAPD's Hollywood Division.
Sutherland is best known for his role as special agent Jack Bauer in Fox's TV series '24' and as the U.S. president in 'Designated Survivor.' He is the son of actor Donald Sutherland.
This is not Sutherland's first brush with the law; he has been arrested multiple times previously. In 2007, he served 48 days in jail for driving under the influence and probation violations, and he faced an assault charge in 2009, which was later dropped. Most recently, he was arrested in 2020 for making an illegal U-turn in Hollywood.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stated that Sutherland entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats during the incident at 12:15 AM PST (08:15 GMT) on Monday. The victim was unharmed according to the LAPD.
The 59-year-old actor was released after posting a $50,000 bond and is due in court on February 2. The incident occurred at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue and is under investigation by the LAPD's Hollywood Division.
Sutherland is best known for his role as special agent Jack Bauer in Fox's TV series '24' and as the U.S. president in 'Designated Survivor.' He is the son of actor Donald Sutherland.
This is not Sutherland's first brush with the law; he has been arrested multiple times previously. In 2007, he served 48 days in jail for driving under the influence and probation violations, and he faced an assault charge in 2009, which was later dropped. Most recently, he was arrested in 2020 for making an illegal U-turn in Hollywood.
