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Kiefer Sutherland Popped for DUI

Posted Sep 25th 2007 1:13PM by TMZ Staff

Jack Bauer isn't untouchable after all.

TMZ has learned that "24" star Kiefer Sutherland was busted on suspicion of DUI in West Hollywood last night, after allegedly blowing more than twice the legal limit of .08. This is the actor's second DUI in the past five years -- he was arrested in 2004. By California law, if he's convicted, he must serve a mandatory minimum of five days in jail.

Police sources tell TMZ 40-year-old Sutherland was pulled over around 1:35 AM PST on the corner of La Cienega and Beverly. Sutherland was at the FOX Fall Eco-Casino party at Area nightclub earlier that evening. The photo in this story was taken at the event.



Sutherland, who was stopped after making an illegal U-turn, was arrested for misdemeanor DUI and transported to the Hollywood Police station. He was booked at 4:09 AM and released at 5:42 AM on $25,000 bail.

We're told Sutherland was "cooperative and mellow" while he was in custody.

According to the L.A. Sheriff's Dept. website, the actor is 5'10" and weighs 150 lbs.

Sutherland is scheduled to face a judge on October 16.

A rep for Sutherland told TMZ "It would be premature to comment at this time."

Story developing ...

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31. whats wrong with kids these days... he is the next paris hilton.

Posted at 10:50AM on Sep 25th 2007 by shame shame

32. On August 8, 1991, Gary Oldman was arrested for drunk driving in L.A. and released on bail the next morning. His passenger in the car was his friend and fellow actor Kiefer Sutherland.

Posted at 10:43AM on Sep 25th 2007 by Tara Tennent

33. Two words for Hollywood Celebs:

Designated Driver

Posted at 11:28AM on Sep 25th 2007 by BayouMan

34. Kiefer, dont screw up. you have a great career going. it's not worth the drink.

Posted at 10:45AM on Sep 25th 2007 by Liz Garcia

35. jack bauer is unbreakable. he will get through it.

Posted at 12:37PM on Sep 25th 2007 by Lindsay

36. This is Jack we are talking about here. He is capable of doing anything so what if hes a alittle drunk while driving, the man was a heroin addict and saved the country numerious times.

Posted at 10:47AM on Sep 25th 2007 by forte

37. Getting a DUI isn't the worst thing to happen. Having an accident and maybe killing someone would be worse.

Don't be disappointed in him. Hopefully he'll learn his lesson.

On top of that, I'm thoroughly bummed that I weigh as much as he does and I'm only 5'5".

Posted at 10:48AM on Sep 25th 2007 by hot in florida

38. Some of these 80 actors have really found the niche in televison.., Spader, Sutherland, Rob Lowe..doesn't anyone want to hire that cutie pie Andrew McCarthy?

Posted at 10:49AM on Sep 25th 2007 by Daisy Moore

39. SORRY, repulsed #18: I WAS AT ABOUT 5'11" AND 155LBS. MOST OF HIGH SCHOOL, AND WITH NO EATING DISORDERS. I'VE NEVER TAKEN DRUGS AND DON'T WANT TO, NOR DID I PARTY IN HIGH SCHOOL.

Posted at 10:51AM on Sep 25th 2007 by ME

40. Hey Kiefer get your Act together ilike you too much in 24

lou sloan

Posted at 1:13AM on Sep 27th 2007 by lou sloan

41. Jack Bauer does what he pleases, he's got stress, hell most of China wants to kill him and his daughter thought he was dead.

But in all seriousness he made an illegal U turn, I don't know if signs were there or not and he tested over the limit. Lets hope this is all handled with some dignity and not turned into some circus.

Posted at 10:51AM on Sep 25th 2007 by Omar B.

42. I am baffled by the mentality of these actors, actresses and celebs that are often being busted for DUI, as well as drug addiction and abuse.

They know they are public figures and so the public would always hold them at a higher stand. This should be the reason why they must always strive to behave themselves.

But instead what we read about them all the time is how irresponsible and naughty they are.

They have money and can afford to hire a chauffeur or a driver or a limo to drive them to and back from the bars where they go to drink.

There is no reason why they should be DUI.

For this reason, the law should treat them more harshly than the average citizen to set an example.

DUI can be dangerous because it can destroy innocent lives.

Hollywood should stop giving acting roles to actors, actresses and celebs who continuously drive while intoxicated or abuse drugs and people should start boycotting their movies and TV shows and stop fawning over them to send strong messages to these brainless twits that their irresponsible behaviors are dangerous and unacceptable.

It is bad enough how they make millions of dollars (that they don't deserve), acting in movies and TV shows that glorify violence, murder, sexual depravity, war, racism, homosexuality, bestiality, necrophilia, sado-masochism and every type of immorality and decadence that pollute and destroy the sanity of the society. To be driving under influence is like adding salt to the injury and rubbing our noses to it and this should stop.

Posted at 6:59AM on Sep 29th 2007 by www.mscsrrr.com/website-traffics, (On Kiefer Sutherland Popped for DUI)

43. What is wrong with these people? I mean they have so many advantages and they do nothing but screw up. How can they be so selfish even with them selves in life.

Hollywood is full of waste!!!

Posted at 10:56AM on Sep 25th 2007 by Cindy B

44. Question is why was bail set at 25K? DUI suspects are normally released OR even if a second offense. Must be more to the story.

Posted at 3:54PM on Sep 25th 2007 by tommy1note

45. I wonder if Keifer pulled the "I'm Jack Bauer dammit, call President Palmer!" card when the cops were questioning him?

Posted at 10:58AM on Sep 25th 2007 by Shane-O

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