Kiefer Sutherland Arrested After Alleged Rideshare Altercation in Hollywood
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood after allegedly entering a rideshare, assaulting the driver and making criminal threats; he was released on $50,000 bond.
Overview
Actor Kiefer Sutherland, 59, was arrested early Monday, Jan. 12, after Los Angeles police responded to a reported assault near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue around 12:15 a.m.
Police say Sutherland entered a rideshare vehicle, physically assaulted the driver and made criminal threats; the driver did not require medical treatment at the scene.
Sutherland was booked on an unspecified felony charge for criminal threats, held on $50,000 bail and released the same day; his first court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 2.
The actor, known for roles in "24" and "Designated Survivor," has previous legal incidents, including DUI convictions and a past assault allegation that was later dropped.
LAPD says the investigation is ongoing; Sutherland's representatives had not immediately responded to requests for comment and authorities provided limited additional details in reports.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing factual, law-enforcement language while humanizing the subject with career context. Coverage foregrounds police charges and bond information but omits the driver’s perspective and independent details. The neutral tone and inclusion of film credits reduce sensationalism and subtly soften the actor’s portrayal through selective emphasis.
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FAQ
Kiefer Sutherland entered a rideshare vehicle near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, physically assaulted the driver, and made criminal threats toward the victim around 12:15 a.m. on January 12.
He was arrested on suspicion of felony criminal threats, held on $50,000 bail, and released the same day.
His first court appearance is scheduled for February 2 in Los Angeles Superior Court.
The driver did not sustain any injuries requiring medical treatment at the scene.
Yes, including DUI convictions in 2004, 2007 (served 48 days in jail), and 2020, plus a 2009 assault charge that was dropped after settlement.
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