Kiefer Sutherland Arrested Following Alleged Assault on Ride-Share Driver

Wed Jan 14 2026 11:50:35 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The Hollywood star faces legal repercussions after an incident involving a ride-share driver, raising questions about his past encounters with law enforcement.

Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested for allegedly assaulting and threatening a ride-share driver in Hollywood. The incident occurred early Monday morning, and Sutherland has since been released on $50,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 2.

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

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) stated that Sutherland entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats at about 12:15 AM PST on Monday.

Fortunately, the victim did not sustain any injuries during the incident, according to the LAPD.

Sutherland, 59, posted a bond of $50,000 and was released. He is expected to appear in court on February 2. The BBC has reached out to his representatives for comments.

The confrontation took place 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 as special agent Jack Bauer in Fox's 24 and as the U.S. president in Designated Survivor, is the son of actor Donald Sutherland. He has faced legal issues in the past, including a DUI arrest in 2007 for which he served 48 days in jail. Other incidents include an assault arrest in 2009, the charge of which was later dropped, and a 2020 arrest for making an illegal U-turn in Hollywood.