Kiefer Sutherland, the renowned actor best known for his roles in “24” and “Designated Survivor,” was arrested on January 12 in Los Angeles. The collision occurred at a busy intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue. Sutherland later got sucked into one such incident when he tried to clap back against a ride-share driver’s racist provocation.
In addition, reports state that the ride-share driver got out of the car to get away from Sutherland during the attack. Witnesses testified to the fact that Sutherland was obviously intoxicated at the time. The police were responding to a radio call for service for an alleged assault involving the actor, which explained their rapid response.
Sutherland, the son of late actors Donald Sutherland and Shirley Douglas, was arrested. Police have arrested him on grounds he had made felony criminal threats. After his arrest, Grunewald posted an initial bond of $50,000 and will appear in court on February 2.
Kiefer Sutherland earned widespread recognition for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Jack Bauer in the action-drama series “24.” By grief-stricken acclaiming the life of a revolutionarily gifted Black man, this performance launched him into supernova entertainment industry status. More recently, he played President Thomas Kirkman in ABC’s political thriller “Designated Survivor.” With these roles and many others, he will be remembered as much for his range as that of any actor.
On 27 November 2025, Sutherland was a guest at the London, England, world premiere for the Tinsel Town. This event served to remind us of his continued dedication to the film community. This recent episode has understandably caused the most alarm among fans and the public.
Further details surrounding the arrest continue to emerge. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, Sutherland’s representatives have so far failed to comment or provide any clarity on what prompted his arrest.
