Alleged assault "24" actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested in Hollywood
Actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested for alleged assault in Los Angeles. He is alleged to have physically assaulted the driver of a chauffeur service vehicle.
14.01.2026, 04:07
14.01.2026, 05:51
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- Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested for alleged assault in Los Angeles.
- The actor is alleged to have physically assaulted the driver of a ride service vehicle.
- Sutherland was released from custody a few hours later on bail of 50,000 dollars.
- His first court hearing is scheduled for February 2.
- Sutherland is best known for his long-running role as federal agent Jack Bauer in the Fox television series "24" and several spin-offs.
Police were called to a scene near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles shortly after midnight (local time) on Monday. Los Angeles police said that Kiefer Sutherland got into a ride-hailing vehicle and allegedly physically assaulted the driver. The 59-year-old actor had also threatened the man. The driver did not suffer any injuries that would have required medical treatment, the police added.
Sutherland was released from custody a few hours later on bail of 50,000 dollars, according to prison records. His first court hearing is scheduled for February 2. A request for comment sent to Sutherland's representatives initially went unanswered.
Sutherland is best known for his long-running role as federal agent Jack Bauer in the Fox TV series "24" and several spin-offs. He also starred in the films "The Lost Boys" and "Young Guns" and appeared in two films directed by the recently deceased director Rob Reiner: "Stand by Me" and "A Matter of Honor". He is the son of Hollywood acting legend Donald Sutherland.
Drunk driving
The London-born Canadian has already had several run-ins with the law. In 2004 and 2007, he was charged with drunk driving. In 2007, the Golden Globe winner spent a total of 48 days in prison for drunk driving and a probation violation. There was also a charge of assault in 2009, which was later dropped. Most recently, the actor was arrested in 2020 on suspicion of drunk driving after an illegal U-turn in Hollywood.
