KIEFER SUTHERLAND - SUTHERLAND ON ASSAULT CHARGE

SUTHERLAND ON ASSAULT CHARGE

KIEFER SUTHERLAND has been officially charged in relation to an alleged attack on a designer at a New York fashion party.
The 24 star stands accused of headbutting Proenza Schouler designer Jack MCCollough at a Met Costume Institute Gala afterparty on Tuesday (05May09) night.
Sutherland surrendered himself to police at the NYPD First Precinct on Thursday afternoon (07May09) and was officially arrested and charged with misdemeanour assault.
The actor was handed a desk appearance ticket and ordered to appear at Manhattan Criminal Court on 22 June (09). He was released on his own recognisance.
The star, who is currently under a probation order in Los Angeles relating to a 2007 conviction for driving under the influence (DUI), faces a $1,000 (£666) fee and up to a year in jail if convicted of the third-degree assault charge.