Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver in Los Angeles.

Kiefer Sutherland, the acclaimed Canadian actor known for his pivotal role in the hit television series “24,” was apprehended this week in Los Angeles for allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, around 12:15 a.m., in the Hollywood area, prompting a response from local law enforcement after reports of an altercation.

According to police reports, Sutherland, aged 59, entered the rideshare vehicle near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue when the incident took place. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded promptly to the scene and subsequently arrested the actor on suspicion of felony criminal threats. At this time, there have been no reports of injuries necessitating medical attention, and the circumstances surrounding the encounter remain under investigation.

Following his arrest, Sutherland was released later that same day after posting a ,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Los Angeles County Superior Court on February 2 for further proceedings related to the case.

This incident marks yet another chapter in Sutherland’s complicated history with the law. He has faced previous legal troubles, notably in November 2004, when he was sentenced to five years of probation, fined 0, and mandated to enter an alcohol treatment program after pleading no contest to drunk driving. His legal challenges continued when he served a 48-day jail term for a DUI in 2007. More recently, in 2020, he was arrested on suspicion of DUI in Hollywood following an illegal U-turn.

In 2009, charges were dropped against him after an accusation of head-butting fashion designer Jack McCollough at a New York party.

Throughout his career, Sutherland has earned accolades for his work, including two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for his performance as Special Agent Jack Bauer in “24.” His extensive body of work also includes notable roles in films such as “The Lost Boys,” “A Few Good Men,” and “Phone Booth,” as well as in television series like “Touch,” “Designated Survivor,” and “The First Lady.”

As the investigation continues, the details surrounding this latest incident involving Sutherland remain scant, but public and media attention is expected to remain focused on the actor as he prepares for his upcoming court appearance.

Source: Media News Source