Actor Kiefer Sutherland is hitting back at accusations that he choked an Uber driver and threatened to kill him in a heated dispute.
According to reports, the incident occurred six months ago when Sutherland was a passenger in an Uber. The driver allegedly refused to stop the vehicle despite repeated requests from Sutherland. The situation escalated, leading to Sutherland's arrest for misdemeanor battery and DUI.
In response to the lawsuit filed by the driver, Sutherland released a statement addressing the allegations. In his statement, he claims that the incident was blown out of proportion and that he has been unfairly portrayed in the media.
Sutherland also accused the Uber driver of being responsible for the situation escalating. He claimed that the driver refused to stop the vehicle despite multiple requests, leading to Sutherland's frustration and actions.
The lawsuit accuses Sutherland of choking the driver and threatening to kill him. The driver is seeking damages for emotional distress and physical harm.
Sutherland's representatives have maintained that he has cooperated fully with the authorities and is willing to face the consequences of his actions. However, his statement suggests that he may be attempting to shift some of the blame onto the Uber driver.
The incident has raised questions about Sutherland's behavior and whether it was exacerbated by the circumstances surrounding the ride-sharing service.
Sutherland's representatives have not commented further on the matter.
