Did Kiefer Sutherland Go On A 24-Hour Bender After Being Released From Jail?
24 hours ago, I sat here in this very chair, at this very computer, eating the same flavor Pop-Tarts as now, and wrote about Kiefer Sutherland's release from his 48 day jail sentence for DUI and probation violation. Reports were that he was a model prisoner, gave nobody any problems, and was by all accounts happy to be released. Perhaps a little too happy, according to some reports:
The actor was released at midnight Los Angeles time - 8am UK time yesterday - then headed straight home for a marathon drinking session with friends.The party at his Los Angeles home was due to wind up this morning, copying the idea of Sutherland's hit TV drama in which the events of a whole series take place over one 24-hour period. [...]
Sutherland was granted a request to serve his time in suburban Glendale's city jail rather than the overcrowded LA County jail in downtown. The trade-off was that he could not shave any time off his sentence for good behaviour.
In addition, Sutherland was placed on five years' probation and fined $510 (£260), ordered to enrol in an 18-month alcohol education treatment programme and to attend six months of weekly alcohol counselling sessions.
I don't know, too many holes. Why would he willingly comply with all the rules and regulations in jail, and then the moment he steps out he goes off on a bender, even though he knows he has to attend a treatment program and alcohol counseling sessions? That doesn't make sense to me. But then again, not much in Hollywood does make sense to me, so maybe it's true.
If it's true, I could say at least he stayed home and didn't drink and drive, but still...if it is true, a 24-hour boozefest doesn't sound like someone who is taking their sobriety seriously. This was his fourth arrest for driving under the influence, so he seems to have a bit of a problem with his drinking. Paying attention to his recovery and complying with the court's orders should take precedence.
Kiefer, man...take it easy. I can understand being happy to be out of jail, but there are other ways to celebrate. If you're trying to get clean, being around alcohol, even in the privacy of your own home, isn't really a good idea.
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