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Kiefer Sutherland could still face charges after the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office sent his alleged Uber driver assault case back to the LAPD for further investigation, a source told The California Post on Monday.

Sutherland was arrested Jan. 14 after allegedly threatening an Uber driver who refused to pull over and let him out, TMZ reported.

Sutherland, 59, told cops he called for an Uber Black after having dinner with a friend on the evening of Jan. 11 and asked the driver to take him home, according to the report.


  The actor allegedly threatened to kill his driver. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP The actor allegedly threatened to kill his driver. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

At some point during the ride, Sutherland asked the driver to pull over and let him out, according to the driver. Sutherland then threatened to kill him if he didn’t pull over.

The driver then called 911 around 12:15 a.m. and told police he was assaulted by Sutherland near Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue.

Cops on the scene determined Sutherland had physically assaulted and made criminal threats toward the driver. The driver did not require medical treatment.

A possible language barrier that may have contributed to the dispute. The driver, who reportedly spoke Russian or Armenian, requested a translator when officers arrived at the scene, prompting LAPD to call in someone who spoke his language, according to TMZ.

He was arrested on felony charges of making a criminal threat and released on $50,000 bail.


  Kiefer allegedly threatened to kill the Uber driver if he didn’t pull over. Getty Images Kiefer allegedly threatened to kill the Uber driver if he didn’t pull over. Getty Images

The British-born Canadian actor is best known for his role as Jack Bauer on Fox’s “24,” which earned him an Emmy and a Golden Globe, along with performances in films including “Stand by Me,” “Flatliners” and “A Few Good Men.”

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