Kiefer Sutherland Faces Legal Troubles Following Assault Allegations

Wed Jan 14 2026 12:21:36 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The renowned Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood for allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver. The incident raises questions about his past legal issues and future in the industry.

Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver in Hollywood. The LAPD reported that Sutherland made criminal threats during the incident, although the driver suffered no injuries. Released on a $50,000 bond, he is scheduled to appear in court shortly.

Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver in Hollywood, police have said.

Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stated that Sutherland 'entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats' during the incident at 00:15 PST (08:15 GMT) on Monday.

The victim was not injured, according to the LAPD.

Sutherland, 59, was released after paying a bond of $50,000 (£37,000) and is due to appear in court on February 2. The BBC has reached out to his representatives for comments.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Hollywood, and is currently under investigation by the LAPD's Hollywood Division.

Sutherland, known for his roles such as special agent Jack Bauer in Fox's '24' and the US president in 'Designated Survivor', is the son of renowned actor Donald Sutherland.

This is not Sutherland’s first brush with the law, as he has a history of arrests, including a 2007 DUI conviction that resulted in a 48-day jail sentence, and other legal issues in the years following, including an assault charge in 2009 that was later dropped.