Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested, accused of assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say
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Key Points:
- Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested early Monday in Los Angeles for investigation of making criminal threats after allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver.
- Police responded to an assault report near Hollywood Hills, where Sutherland reportedly physically assaulted the driver and made criminal threats; the driver did not require medical treatment.
- Sutherland was released on a $50,000 bond and is scheduled for his first court appearance on February 2.
- The actor has a history of alcohol-related arrests, including a 2007 DUI conviction and other incidents dating back to the 1990s.
- Sutherland is best known for his role as Jack Bauer on the TV series "24" and is the son of actor Donald Sutherland.
