Kiefer Sutherland was reportedly arrested over an alleged altercation with a ride-share driver (via BBC). According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the actor, notable for his stint as the counter-terrorist agent Jack Bauer in 24, which earned him Emmy recognition, allegedly assaulted and threatened a ride-share driver, stressing that he “entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats”.
The altercation reportedly took place on Monday, January 12, at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Hollywood, and the investigation is being overseen by the LAPD’s Hollywood division.
Is Kiefer Sutherland Still in Jail Over Alleged Altercation?
Following his arrest over accusations of threatening and assault, the Emmy winner was released from jail on Monday after posting a $50,000 bail.
However, this is not the first time the actor has crossed paths with law enforcement, as he has had several run-ins in the past. He is now due to appear in court next month, with the hearing scheduled to take place at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.
Although it remains to be seen how the case will unfold in court, given that this marks his first reported encounter with law enforcement in almost a decade, it is possible that the actor could avoid jail time following the hearing.
The hearing is now slated to take place on February 2nd, and it’ll be interesting to see how things proceed in this ongoing case.
Kiefer Sutherland’s History With Law Enforcement Explained
Sutherland’s turbulent history with the law dates back to the late ’80s, when he was accused of DUI in 1989, to which he pleaded no contest at the time (via People). His struggle with DUIs didn’t end there, as in 1993, he was arrested again, and he was eventually ordered to engage in 200 hours of community service.
Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer in a still from 24 | Credit: Fox Network
The early 2000s marked another low point for the actor, as he was once again booked over DUI charges. In this instance, he received five years of probation and subsequently landed a sentence of 48 days behind bars after violating his probation in 2007 (via TV Insider).
His next major cross-in with law enforcement arrived when he was accused of head-butting fashion designer Jack McCollough in 2009, after which Kiefer Sutherland voluntarily turned himself in, but the charges were dropped (via The New York Times).
As for his recent history, in 2017, the actor was once again booked in jail with a bail of $25K after he failed a sobriety test in 2017. In the years following his legal trouble with the law, the actor did weigh in on his struggle with alcohol and how it contributed to his lowest moments in life (via iPaper).
Almost every single negative thing that has happened in my life was as the result of drinking. And I didn’t stop. So at some point you have to take responsibility for that, and I do.
As of writing, it has not been specified if the actor was under the influence during the alleged altercation with the ride-share driver, and it remains to be seen how things unfold for the actor in the court hearing.
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