Kiefer Sutherland Assault Charge May Violate DUI Probation
Kiefer Sutherland has once again made the headlines for his off-camera actions. The actor, whose fictional alter ego, Jack Bauer, battles terrorist baddies bent on America’s destruction on the hit Fox series 24, was arrested last week for assaulting a guest at a party sponsored by the Met Costume Institute Gala. According to reports, Sutherland saw fashion designer Jack McCollough “shove” actress/model Brooke Shields to the ground. Sutherland demanded that McCollough apologize for this hostile gesture. McCollough reacted dismissively, escalating the confrontation, and then allegedly pushed Sutherland, who responded in kind by head-butting McCollough and cutting his nose.
Sutherland may be charged with third degree assault as well as a violation of a 2004 probation arrangement. If he’s convicted, he could face a $1,000 fine as well as jail time.
The actor has a history of alcohol related charges and probation violations. Sutherland was tagged with drunken driving charges in 1989, 1993, 2004 and 2007. Per his agreement with the court following his 2004 arrest, Sutherland served many hours of community service and received counseling for alcohol addiction. Two years ago, following a party sponsored by Fox studios, Sutherland was pulled over after making an illegal U-turn. He subsequently failed an impromptu police sobriety test.
If you or a loved one currently faces a San Diego DUI charge, you need a solid legal defense to fight for your rights and help you rehabilitate your record and your reputation as efficiently as possible. Contact the Law Offices of Stephen Brodsky at www.CriminalAttorneySanDiego.com.
