Kiefer Sutherland Arrested for Alleged Assault on Ride-Share Driver

Wed Jan 14 2026 12:01:50 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Iconic actor Kiefer Sutherland faces legal troubles after allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver in Hollywood.

Canadian actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood for allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver. The incident occurred early on January 14th, prompting police involvement. Though the driver was unharmed, Sutherland was released on a $50,000 bond and is set for a court appearance on February 2. This latest incident adds to Sutherland's history of past arrests.

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 in an incident at 00:15 PST (08:15 GMT) on Monday.

The victim was not injured in the incident, according to the LAPD.

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

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

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

The Canadian actor has faced legal issues in the past, having been arrested several times. In 2007, he was sentenced to 48 days in jail for driving under the influence and violating probation.

He was arrested for assault in 2009, although the charge was later dropped, and was most recently apprehended for making an illegal U-turn in Hollywood in 2020.