Posted Jan 27th 2010 6:25AM by TMZ Staff
Kiefer Sutherland's cow deal gone bad is more diabolical than first thought -- authorities in California believe the "24" star was the target of a sinister con man who trapped Kiefer in an elaborate Ponzi scheme.
Before Kiefer was allegedly ripped off to the tune of $869,000 -- Sutherland actually profited more than $100,000 in a previous deal with the suspect -- a deal that, cops say, was made to bait Kiefer into dropping the mother lode.
According to court documents, obtained by TMZ, Kiefer fronted the suspect -- Michael Wayne Carr -- $550,000 for a cattle deal in 2006 in which Carr claimed he would buy cattle in Mexico and sell them in the U.S. for a profit.
Kiefer told investigators that within 30 days of the initial investment, Carr wired him $685,000 -- a $130,000 profit, according to the documents.
Just a few months later, Kiefer claims Carr approached his financial advisers with a similar deal -- one that required an $869,000 investment.
Kiefer -- who claims he has never met or even spoken with Carr -- told authorities his financial team vetted and approved the deal ... so he was happy to fork over the cash. Kiefer says he never saw a single cent.
According to the court docs, Carr later admitted that he "doctored" the paperwork to dupe Kiefer's financial team into signing off on the deal. Investigators claim Carr also said that he used the money to pay off a huge bank debt.
Carr -- who also allegedly ran the scam on several other investors -- is charged with 12 felonies, including grand theft and embezzlement.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Kiefer Sutherland, Exclusives
Tags: cattle, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland, michael wayne carr, MichaelWayneCarr
Posted Jan 26th 2010 2:57PM by TMZ Staff
Kiefer Sutherland plunked down almost a million bucks in what prosecutors say was a cattle investment scam -- and the alleged perpetrator is being prosecuted.
Michael Wayne Carr convinced Kiefer to invest $869,000 ... in return, prosecutors say, Carr would go to Mexico, buy steers and sell them for a huge profit in the U.S.
Kiefer bought a ranch in Montana and pursued rodeo competitions -- he even won some roping contests. Who knew?
But according to the San Joaquin County D.A. in central California, Carr never bought the beef and sold cattle that he never owned.
Carr is charged with 12 felonies, including grand theft and embezzlement.
Another couple invested $177,000.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: cattle, cows, felonies, grand theft, GrandTheft, ivnest, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland, mexico, rodeo, steer, victim
Posted Nov 3rd 2009 12:55AM by TMZ Staff
Kiefer Sutherland racked up the following $700 bar tab between 7am and 1pm. Yes, those times are correct.
We've learned the "24" star and members of the show's crew popped into The Spot in San Pedro, California last week after wrapping up a shoot nearby -- and they were ready to get their drink on.
According to an employee at the bar, Kiefer was throwing back scotch & Cokes and bought drinks for everybody in the joint -- roughly 30 people. The total damage: $500. No food ... all booze.
The drinks may have been stiff, but Kiefer wasn't -- we're told he tipped $200.
FYI: We're told Sutherland -- who has a few DUIs under his belt -- was responsible this time and used a designated driver when he left the bar.
Filed under: Kiefer Sutherland, Exclusives
Tags: 24, bar, bill, drinking, drinks, DUI, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland, san pedro, SanPedro, tab, the spot, TheSpot
Posted Jul 30th 2009 9:20AM by TMZ Staff
You'll never catch Jack Bauer out with a murse, but Kiefer Sutherland is a different story -- he showed off his more feminine side in Beverly Hills yesterday.
Let's hope that cigarette isn't a Virginia Slim.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Fashion, Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: Kiefer Sutherland, KieferSutherland, man bag, ManBag, murse, purse
Posted Jul 25th 2009 8:14AM by TMZ Staff
Forget Jack Bauer -- Kiefer Sutherland is more like Superman ... as in dodging bullets. The NYC D.A. just rejected filing charges in the headbutting incident and the L.A. City Attorney says it's a bunch of hooey so he won't try and violate Kiefer's probation for DUI.
The crowd at Comic-Con in San Diego was duly impressed. Remember Jack McCullough, you don't tug on Kiefer's cape ...
Filed under: Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: headbutt, jack bauer, JackBauer, keifer sutherland, KeiferSutherland
Posted Jul 21st 2009 5:26PM by TMZ Staff
Kiefer Sutherland is officially off the hook for that whole headbutting incident in NYC back in May ... because it amounted to a bunch of nothing.
The Manhattan D.A. has just rejected the case against the "24" star and we're told it's all because officials determined it was a petty matter that did not rise to the level of criminal conduct.
And it gets even better for Sutherland -- we've learned the L.A. City Attorney is equally unimpressed with the incident and will not try and violate Kiefer's probation from a prior DUI conviction.
Just like Jack Bauer, Kiefer got off virtually unscathed.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: brooke shields, BrookeShields, charges, headbutt, headhutting, jack mccollough, JackMccollough, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland, NYC
Posted Jun 22nd 2009 1:40PM by TMZ Staff
Kiefer Sutherland played the role of gravity's bitch this weekend at a bar outside L.A.
Kiefer went on the celebratory bender in Covina, Cal. Saturday, after blowing $20,000 on two Kawasaki street bikes at Bert's Mega Mall.
After the big buy, we're told Kiefer and pals -- including a few bike shop employees -- headed over to Clancy's bar a few blocks away. Our sources say Kiefer slammed shots and beer until 2 in the morning -- falling to the ground at one point.
No worries -- Kiefer had a driver.
Filed under: Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: 24, jack bauer, JackBauer, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland
Posted Jun 14th 2009 1:50AM by TMZ Staff
First designer Jack McCollough, and now Brooke Shields. Looks like her posse is having bad luck.
Somewhere, Kiefer Sutherland is icing down his dome.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, TV, 24, Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: 24, bandage, broken nose, BrokenNose, brooke shields, BrookeShields, head butt, headbutt, jack McCollough, JackMccollough, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland
Posted May 22nd 2009 5:42PM by TMZ Staff
It looks like Kiefer Sutherland has dodged a major bullet after the famous headbutt -- it's highly unlikely he will be prosecuted for the love tap with designer Jack McCollough.
There is no longer a complaining witness in the case because McCollough has settled his beef with Jack Bauer.
Without a complaining witness -- especially since this is a misdemeanor -- you can bet your house that Kiefer will not be prosecuted.
Especially important because the development makes it unlikely Kiefer will have his probation violated in Los Angeles -- he has to be a good boy after his DUI conviction last year.
No word on whether Kiefer had to pay Jack for his medical bills ... or his enormous grief.
Filed under: Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: headbutt, jack mccollough, JackMccollough, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland
Posted May 22nd 2009 2:20AM by TMZ Staff
He was allegedly defending Brooke Shields' honor with that well placed headbutt to designer Jack McCollough's schnoz -- but last night on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," Kiefer Sutherland admitted it's something he "really regrets having happened."
Filed under: Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: brooke shields, BrookeShields, jack mccollough, JackMccollough, jimmy fallon, JimmyFallon, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland, late night, LateNight
Posted May 11th 2009 4:54PM by TMZ Staff
We've learned the L.A. City Attorney has contacted the NYPD for all their info on that Kiefer Sutherland headbutting incident last week.
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.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: brooke shields, BrookeShields, city attorney, CityAttorney, headbutt, headbutting, jack mccollough, JackMccollough, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland
Posted May 11th 2009 3:55PM by TMZ Staff
Kiefer Sutherland just kinda sorta broke his silence about allegedly breaking designer Jack McCollough's nose -- but if McCollough's looking for an apology, he better start looking somewhere else.
Filed under: Fights, Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: headbutt, jack mccollough, JackMccollough, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland, video
Posted May 11th 2009 1:28PM by TMZ Staff
Brooke Shields has just come out and contradicted her own reps by officially saying Jack McCollough -- the dude Kiefer Sutherland headbutted -- bumped her just before the incident.
Brooke says the statements attributed to her "are neither true nor authorized." She goes on, saying she "was bumped into by Jack McCollough and Kiefer Sutherland became concerned." As we reported, Brooke told friends the day after the incident she was "jostled" by Jack and fell.
Brooke also adds "Kiefer has always been a gentleman in her company."
Sounds like she's on K.S.'s side.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Kiefer Sutherland
Tags: brooke shields, BrookeShields, headbutt, headbutting, kiefer sutherland, KieferSutherland
