Hollywood actor Kiefer Sutherland, best known for his iconic role as Jack Bauer in the hit television series 24, was arrested in Los Angeles following allegations that he assaulted a ride-share driver late Monday night.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Hollywood area shortly after midnight after receiving a call related to a disturbance involving a passenger and a driver. Investigators determined that the suspect, later identified as Sutherland, had entered the vehicle, physically assaulted the driver, and issued criminal threats during the incident.
The actor, who is 59 years old, was taken into custody at the scene and booked on suspicion of assault. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the driver did not suffer any injuries requiring medical attention. Sutherland was released a few hours later after posting bail of $50,000. It remains unclear whether formal charges have been filed, and no court date has been announced so far.
Sutherland’s representatives have not issued a statement in response to the incident.
With a career spanning more than four decades, Sutherland is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors. He rose to global fame through 24, where he portrayed counter-terrorism agent Jack Bauer, earning critical acclaim and major awards. He has also appeared in popular films such as The Lost Boys, Stand By Me, and The Three Musketeers, and more recently starred as the US president in Designated Survivor. He is the son of legendary actor Donald Sutherland, who passed away in 2024.
The latest arrest adds to a history of legal issues that have followed the actor over the years. In 2007, he served jail time for driving under the influence and violating probation. In 2009, he was charged with assault following a high-profile altercation at the Met Gala, though that case was later settled privately. In 2020, he was also reportedly detained for a traffic-related violation in Hollywood.
Legal experts say the outcome of the current case will depend on the police investigation, witness accounts, and any evidence obtained from the ride-share vehicle, including digital records or camera footage. If prosecutors decide to move forward, Sutherland could be required to appear in court in the coming weeks.
For now, the incident has once again placed the Emmy-winning actor under public and legal scrutiny, raising questions about how the case will unfold and whether it could impact his future projects.
Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood following an alleged altercation with a ride-share driver. Police say the actor physically assaulted the driver and made criminal threats, though the driver was not seriously injured. Sutherland was released after posting $50,000 bail. The actor, known for 24 and Designated Survivor, has faced legal trouble in the past. No statement has yet been issued by his representatives.