Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday morning in Hollywood on suspicion of physically assaulting and making criminal threats against a rideshare driver, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Sutherland was subsequently released after posting a $50,000 bond, and a court appearance has been scheduled for February 2.
Incident Details
The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m. PST on Monday, near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Hollywood. LAPD officers responded to an assault report involving a rideshare driver. According to authorities, Sutherland, 59, allegedly entered a rideshare vehicle, physically assaulted the driver, and made criminal threats.
Legal Proceedings
Sutherland was taken into custody just after midnight and booked into jail shortly after 4 a.m. on suspicion of felony criminal threats, or an unspecified felony charge depending on the source. He was assigned a $50,000 bail and was released approximately seven hours later. A court date for the actor has been set for February 2. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Victim's Condition
Police reported that the rideshare driver did not sustain any injuries requiring medical treatment.
Background
Kiefer Sutherland is an Emmy Award-winning Canadian-British actor, known for his roles in television series such as "24" and "Designated Survivor," as well as films like "The Lost Boys." He is the son of the late actor Donald Sutherland. Representatives for Sutherland have been contacted for comment, but did not immediately respond.