Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Kiefer Sutherland released from prison

After 48 days behind bars, Kiefer Sutherland, was released from prison Monday morning in Glendale, California prison. The actor left at 12:05 am, according to the spokesman John Balian prison. "[Kiefer] seemed that he was happy to be," said Balian, who added that the actor was wearing a shirt and jeans at the time of his departure, and took home personal irrespective of the source He brought with him. Sutherland, 41, served his sentence for a second DUI conviction and for violating probation. He spent his birthday, Christmas and New Year in Los Angeles-area facilities. "Throughout his stay, he never griped, never complained," Balian said earlier. "He never wanted preferential treatment from the outset, and we respect him for that." Sutherland was housed alone in a 8-foot by 10 cells, but is not limited to it, have access to a larger room with satellite TV. The actor was only a visit from his lawyer. The 24 stars included no family or friends about his visitor request list. (His doctor is the only other approved visitor). Sutherland kept largely to himself, with little contact with other inmates, Balian said. The actor was also sentenced to five years probation and must complete a 18-month alcohol education program and attend therapy sessions per week for six months.

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