Hollywood actor Kiefer Sutherland has been taken into police custody following an alleged physical altercation with a ride-share driver in the early hours of Monday morning.
Details of the Hollywood Arrest
According to a statement from the Los Angeles Police Department, officers responded to a call in Hollywood shortly after midnight. The investigation led to the arrest of the 59-year-old Canadian-British star on suspicion of assault and making criminal threats.
Police allege that Sutherland entered the vehicle and then physically assaulted the driver, who is identified as the victim in the case. Law enforcement confirmed that the driver did not sustain injuries serious enough to require medical attention.
Release and Upcoming Court Date
Sutherland was released from custody a few hours later after posting bail set at $50,000. Official court records show that the actor, best known for his role as Jack Bauer in the thriller series '24', is scheduled to appear in court on 2 February.
At this time, representatives for Sutherland have not publicly commented on the incident or the allegations, having not responded to immediate requests for comment from news agencies.
A Storied Career and Recent Personal History
Kiefer Sutherland is a renowned figure in film and television, with a career spanning decades. His iconic roles include vampire David in The Lost Boys (1987) and appearances in classics like Stand By Me (1986).
This incident comes in the same year that Sutherland lost his father, the celebrated actor Donald Sutherland, who died in 2024.
The actor was photographed just days before the arrest attending the 2024 Critics Choice awards, a stark contrast to the events that unfolded in Hollywood this week.
