Being a celebrity has its perks On May 5, during an afterparty for the
Costume Institute Gala in New York, Kiefer Sutherland
headbutted designer Jack McCollough after he supposedly knocked over Brooke Shields. Yesterday, Alicia Maxey Greene, a spokeswoman for the Manhattan District Attorney, announced that he's getting away with it:
"We declined to prosecute after a full investigation. That included speaking to the complaining witness, who was quite uncooperative."
Sutherland, 42, is also off the hook with the L.A. City Attorney's office, which investigated the actor for a possible probation violation. Sutherland is currently serving a five-year probation term following a second DUI conviction in 2007.
This is probably a smart move for the Manhattan DA. You hate to waste resources on a case where there's only 250 witnesses. You really need video of the incident from at least three different angles and a sketch from one of those courtroom artists if you're gonna prosecute someone as famous as Kiefer. I think he's owed a huge apology and maybe a fruit basket or two for this whole inconvenience.
Kiefer Sutherland leaving the NYPD's 1st Precinct in Manhattan (5/7)
Kiefer Sutherland may be in trouble with the law on both coasts for
that headbutting incident last week in New York. The L.A. City Attorney has contacted the NYPD for information on the incident. From
TMZ:
Kiefer is on probation for a DUI conviction in L.A. One of the conditions of probation -- he must obey all laws. The City Attorney could go back to the judge and ask that Kiefer's probation be revoked and that could potentially mean some serious jail time -- around 11 months max.
The City Attorney hasn't made a decision yet.
What kind of bullshit probation is this? Kiefer
got a DUI in California. He should be free to headbutt as many uppity fashion designers in New York as he wants. You know what country used to restrict their citizens like this? Nazi Germany. Really makes you think, doesn't it? . . . about what, I'm not exactly sure -- but definitely about something.
Kiefer Sutherland at the Met Costume Institue Gala in New York (5/4)
Kiefer Sutherland headbutted Jack McCollough Monday night after the designer allegedly knocked Brooke Shields over. The incident occurred during the after-party for the
Costume Institute Gala in New York. McCollough was hit so hard, his nose broke. From
TMZ:
According to one law enforcement source, "Brooke was definitely involved." As we reported, Kiefer and witnesses say McCullough pushed Brooke and Kiefer stepped in and demanded he apologize to her. Kiefer's peeps say Jack pushed Kiefer, and the actor responded with a headbutt.
There are reports Kiefer was drunk at the time of the incident.
Law enforcement sources also tell us they have been in touch with FOX studios, asking for them to arrange a time when cops can interview Kiefer.
Perhaps the weirdest thing about this story (other than it centers around Brooke Shields - what is this, 1996?) is Brooke is denying that Jack ever pushed her down. In other words, Kiefer just walked up to this designer and headbutted him. OK, yeah, I can believe that. He deserved that headbutt. His fall line fucking sucked.
NOTE: You think when Kiefer gets drunk, he just does his
24 character all night long. "Hey bartender, I'd like a Jack & Coke . . . AND MAKE IT A DOUBLE!!! HURRY!!!"
Kiefer Sutherland in Manhattan (2/4)
Kiefer Sutherland was in rare form last week at Peter Dillon's bar in Manhattan, getting absolutely trashed and then picking a fight with another bar patron. Hey, at least he
kept his pants on this time. An eyewitness told the
National Enquirer:
"[Kiefer] initially was soft-spoken, mellow and pleasant. He was ordering Maker's Mark whiskey cocktails and was even posing for some pictures."
But it wasn't long before Kiefer, who has admitted to having a drinking problem, ran into trouble. According to the eyewitness, Kiefer exploded after another patron near the pool tables said something to the actor - and the two ended up in a pushing and shoving match.
"Pals had to hold Kiefer back from decking the guy," continued the eyewitness. "After the incident, Kiefer appeared disheveled and drunk and had to be helped out. He tripped twice on his way out the door, but was apologizing for his actions." (Source)
Getting into a fight with Kiefer Sutherland is a "no-win" situation. If you win, congratulations, you just beat up a forty-something-year-old midget that weighs 75 pounds. And if you lose, congratulations, you just got your ass kicked by a forty-something-year-old midget that weighs 75 pounds. The best thing to do when confronted by an intoxicated Kiefer Sutherland: gently back away, apologize, and politely give him back his Lucky Charms.
Kiefer Sutherland mug shot
Kiefer Sutherland checked into jail last night to begin serving his 48-day jail sentence for DUI and probation violations. The 24 star will be spending his birthday (Dec. 21), Christmas, and New Years in a 10x8 foot cell in the Glendale City Jail. What I'll be doing for New Years? Watching Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest for four hours. Advantage: KIEFER.
Kiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland plead no contest to DUI charges on Tuesday and will serve 48 days in jail (30 days for the DUI; 18 for a probation violation). The actor will serve the time while his hit show 24 is on winter hiatus. In a statement released to the media, Sutherland said:
"I'm very disappointed in myself for the poor judgment I exhibited recently, and I'm deeply sorry for the disappointment and distress this has caused my family, friends and coworkers on 24 and at 20th Century Fox." (Source)
Sutherland also has to enroll in an 18-month alcohol education class, attend six months of weekly alcohol-therapy sessions, and drink nothing but Coors Light for two years. Upon hearing the last part of the sentence, Sutherland immediately slit his wrists with one of the seven bottle openers on his key chain and jumped out of a window.
ONTD
In the wake of the Kiefer Sutherland DUI arrest, a strange thing has happened to celebrity gossip sites across the Internet. A bunch of us have informally banded together in a sort of grassroots campaign to spread the word about the dangers of drinking and driving . . . totally kidding, we're all desperately trying to find the funniest pictures of Kiefer wasted. My entry above.
Splash News
Kiefer Sutherland could be facing significant jail time for the DUI he received this morning. Back in 2004 the 24 star plead no contest to DUI and was sentenced to five years probation. His judge? Michael T. Sauer. You may remember Judge Sauer for his starring role in the Hollywood classic Paris Hilton Gets Sentenced To 45 Days In Jail For Violating Her Probation. "Compelling" . . . "Shockingly Good" . . . "Fuck yeah dude, fuck yeah" --A Sampling of Various Critics, 2007.
Kiefer Sutherland at last night's Fox Fall Eco-Casino party
Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on misdemeanor DUI charges in Los Angeles last night this morning. Police spotted the 24 star making an illegal u-turn at the corner of La Cienega and Beverly at 1:35 a.m. A dramatic car chase ensued which resulted in jerky camera angles, lots of yelling, and the death of several officers. Not really. He was actually pretty cooperative. A Breathalyzer test administered on scene revealed Kiefer's blood-alcohol level to be twice the legal limit. E! says:
Earlier in the night, the actor, along with fellow network talent, was spotted at the Fox Fall Eco-Casino party, held at the nearby Area nightclub.LAPD officers arrested Sutherland at the scene and transported him to the Hollywood police station, where he was formally booked on the misdemeanor charges at 4:09 a.m. He was ultimately released at 5:42 a.m. after posting $25,000 bail, according to the L.A. County Sheriff's Deparment Website. Authorities deemed Sutherland "cooperative and mellow" during the encounter.
The arrest marks Sutherland's second DUI bust in the past five years. (Source)
And here's what was posted on the L.A. County Sheriff's Department Website:
5'10" my ass! If Kiefer Sutherland is 5'10" then I play center for the L.A. Lakers . . . which is ridiculous because everyone knows my quickness and ball handling skills are more suited for the point. Black Jesus is what they used to call me on the inner city playgrounds. I'm white but I thought it sounded cool.
