Actor Kiefer Sutherland, the Emmy Award-winning star of the hit TV series "24", was taken into custody early Monday morning in Los Angeles after a reported altercation with a rideshare driver.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around midnight near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, when Sutherland allegedly assaulted the driver upon entering his vehicle. The police responded to the scene, and Sutherland was subsequently arrested on suspicion of felony threats.
Sutherland was released from custody after posting a $50,000 bond and is due in court on February 2. Fortunately, no injuries requiring medical attention were reported as a result of the altercation.
The Hollywood community has been left reeling by news of the arrest, with many fans and colleagues taking to social media to express their shock and disappointment. Sutherland's reputation for playing complex and nuanced characters is likely to be put under scrutiny in light of these developments.
According to authorities, the incident occurred around midnight near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, when Sutherland allegedly assaulted the driver upon entering his vehicle. The police responded to the scene, and Sutherland was subsequently arrested on suspicion of felony threats.
Sutherland was released from custody after posting a $50,000 bond and is due in court on February 2. Fortunately, no injuries requiring medical attention were reported as a result of the altercation.
The Hollywood community has been left reeling by news of the arrest, with many fans and colleagues taking to social media to express their shock and disappointment. Sutherland's reputation for playing complex and nuanced characters is likely to be put under scrutiny in light of these developments.