- Kiefer Sutherland, who starred as Jack Bauer in the 24 series, was arrested by police in Hollywood
- The award-winning actor was charged with felony threats and was released on bond shortly after arrest
- The latest arrest incident adds to the British-Canadian actors’ history of prior arrests and legal troubles
Veteran actor Kiefer Sutherland was taken into custody on Monday, January 12, following an alleged physical confrontation with a ride-share driver in Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
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Officers responded around 12:15 am to reports of an assault.
An investigation revealed that Sutherland, 59, entered the ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver, and made criminal threats toward the victim, LAPD officials stated.
The driver did not suffer injuries requiring medical attention at the scene.
Was Kiefer Sutherland released?
Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal threats and booked into jail. He was released later that morning after posting a KSh 6.5 million bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday, February 2.
Sky News reports that police continue to investigate the incident, with no further details released on the circumstances or motive behind the alleged altercation.
Sutherland, the British-Canadian son of the late actor Donald Sutherland, remains best known for his Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer in the Fox series 24.
He also starred as President Tom Kirkman in Designated Survivor and appeared in films such as Stand by Me, The Lost Boys, A Few Good Men, and more recent projects.
Why was Kiefer Sutherland previously arrested?
This marks another encounter with law enforcement for the actor, who has a history of prior arrests.
In 2007, he served 48 days in jail for driving under the influence and violating probation.
He faced an assault charge in 2009 that was later dropped, and in 2020, he was arrested for an illegal U-turn in Hollywood, with related DUI suspicions reported in some accounts.
Representatives for Sutherland have not issued a public comment on the latest incident, and multiple outlets reported reaching out without immediate response.
Was Fetty Wap released from jail?
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In other news, rapper Fetty Wap officially regained his freedom after spending nearly three years in federal prison.
The rapper, whose real name is Willie Junior Maxwell II, was released on Thursday, January 8, ahead of his scheduled release date. He confirmed his release on Instagram with a simple post reading, “Home.”
In 2023, Fetty was sentenced to six years for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking operation. He and five others used postal services and vehicles with hidden compartments to distribute illegal substances across several states.
Despite facing a lengthy sentence, Fetty was transferred to community service and placed under home confinement. His formal release was set for November 2026.
Fans welcomed him home with excitement, sharing messages of support on social media. Fetty thanked his family and fans for their unwavering support and expressed plans to focus on music, fatherhood, and community initiatives to help at-risk youth.
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