The well-known Hollywood actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on Monday in Los Angeles on suspicion of physically assaulting and threatening a taxi driver. According to police sources, Agent Jack Bauer, 59, allegedly assaulted the Ride-Hail driver.
Police in the American city of Los Angeles arrested actor Kiefer Sutherland on Monday for allegedly assaulting and threatening a taxi driver, local authorities announced. TASR writes about it based on a report from the AP agency.
- Police in Los Angeles arrested actor Kiefer Sutherland.
- He is accused of assaulting and threatening a taxi driver.
- The driver was not seriously injured.
- Sutherland was released on $50,000 bail.
- His court hearing is scheduled for February 2.
Sutherland, 59, got into the Ride-Hail vehicle, physically assaulted the driver and “made criminal threats to the victim,” according to police. The driver did not suffer any injuries requiring medical attention.
The actor was released on bail
The actor was detained on suspicion of threats and released a few hours later on bail of 50,000 dollars (42,904 euros). His first hearing is scheduled for February 2.
Sutherland is best known for playing the main character of Agent Jack Bauer in the TV series 24. However, he has also appeared in films such as Stand By! or Lost Boys. He is the son of Hollywood legend Donald Sutherland.
