Actor Kiefer Sutherland, 59, was arrested in the early hours of Monday morning on suspicion of making felony criminal threats after an altercation with a ride-share driver. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers took Sutherland into custody just before midnight at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue.
According to police, Sutherland became involved in a dispute with the driver and is accused of assaulting him. The LAPD spokesperson declined to comment further on the incident. However, authorities have identified Sutherland as the suspect, while the driver is the alleged victim.
The driver reportedly did not sustain any injuries that required medical treatment. Following his arrest, Sutherland posted $50,000 bond and was released from custody. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 2.
Sutherland's career has spanned several decades in film and television, with notable roles in the long-running Fox series "24," as well as films like "The Lost Boys" and "Flatliners." In addition to acting, he has pursued a music career, releasing country and Americana albums.
Tragically, Sutherland's father, Donald Sutherland, passed away in June 2024 after a long illness. Kiefer Sutherland paid tribute to his father on social media, praising him as "one of the most important actors in the history of film."
Sutherland faces charges under California law, which carry a potential sentence of up to three years in state prison if convicted. However, additional penalties may apply if a weapon is alleged to have been used.
As the situation unfolds, fans and critics alike are left wondering what prompted the altercation with the ride-share driver. Sutherland's team has yet to comment publicly on the incident or his intentions moving forward.
According to police, Sutherland became involved in a dispute with the driver and is accused of assaulting him. The LAPD spokesperson declined to comment further on the incident. However, authorities have identified Sutherland as the suspect, while the driver is the alleged victim.
The driver reportedly did not sustain any injuries that required medical treatment. Following his arrest, Sutherland posted $50,000 bond and was released from custody. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 2.
Sutherland's career has spanned several decades in film and television, with notable roles in the long-running Fox series "24," as well as films like "The Lost Boys" and "Flatliners." In addition to acting, he has pursued a music career, releasing country and Americana albums.
Tragically, Sutherland's father, Donald Sutherland, passed away in June 2024 after a long illness. Kiefer Sutherland paid tribute to his father on social media, praising him as "one of the most important actors in the history of film."
Sutherland faces charges under California law, which carry a potential sentence of up to three years in state prison if convicted. However, additional penalties may apply if a weapon is alleged to have been used.
As the situation unfolds, fans and critics alike are left wondering what prompted the altercation with the ride-share driver. Sutherland's team has yet to comment publicly on the incident or his intentions moving forward.
i feel bad for keifer sutherland, he's been through so much already this year losing his dad is never easy 
but at the same time, let's hope he gets the help he needs and takes responsibility for what happened... it could've gone really badly, Thankfully no injuries were hurt 
that's a silver lining right there! 
also, $50k bond? that's some serious cash 
hopefully he'll use this experience to learn more about himself and make positive changes in his life 
This is such a sad turn of events for Kiefer Sutherland... I mean, he's been in so many iconic roles and has always seemed like such a down-to-earth guy. The fact that he ended up in an altercation with a ride-share driver is just weird 
. I'm glad the driver was okay, but what really gets me is that Kiefer's career has been so long and successful... does this mean his personal demons are finally catching up to him? 
50k bond and all, it's clear he wants to get his life back on track soon. Fingers crossed for him 
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he's a legend in the acting world and now this 
i mean, i'm no fan of him being in a situation like this but at the same time i feel bad for his dad who passed away last year 
rest in peace donald sutherland 
anywayz back to keifer... 50k bond is def not cheap money lol what's going on with him?? 
did he lose control or was it just a heated moment? 
i need more tea on this one 
. As an old-school fan, it pains me to see him go through this, but I guess we have to wait and see what happens in court. One thing's for sure, though - if he gets convicted, it'll be a tough pill to swallow for fans like us... 
. I mean, making felony criminal threats? That's not okay at all 
. And to think he was just released from custody after posting a pretty big bond, it's just not right 
. I wish Kiefer and his team would be more open about what's going on and how he's feeling 
. Fans are really worried about him right now and it's not just about his acting career, it's about his well-being too 
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. He's got so much to offer and I don't want to see this incident define him forever