Kiefer Sutherland's Head-Butt: Will It Delay '24'?

A head butt is part of just another day at the office for Jack Bauer, but '24' star Kiefer Sutherland may be facing some serious consequences for his alleged head-butting of Proenza Schouler fashion designer Jack McCullough in New York earlier this week.

The New York Daily News reports that Sutherland will turn himself in to the NYPD today, where he'll be issued a desk ticket and allowed to go on his way without immediate jail time or any restrictions on his freedom to travel.

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FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2009 file photo, Kiefer Sutherland arrives at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)

NEW YORK - MAY 04: Actor Kiefer Sutherland departs "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kiefer Sutherland

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NEW YORK - MAY 04: Actor Kiefer Sutherland and Siobhan Bonnouvrier attend "The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Kiefer Sutherland;Siobhan Bonnouvrier

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Kiefer Sutherland and Siobhan Bonnouvrier arrive at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute Gala in New York, on Monday, May 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)

But there could be a glitch or two down the road, as Sutherland is currently on probation for a 2007 DUI conviction that led to him serving 48 days in jail in Los Angeles. An L.A. city attorney tells People.com that Sutherland's NYC incident could lead to more jail time in L.A. if he's found to be in violation of his five-year parole sentence and if he was intoxicated at the time.

Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter wonders whether the actor's latest dust-up (he was on parole for a 2004 DUI arrest during his 2007 conviction) could lead to a delay for '24.' The show, which wraps season seven on May 18, is set to begin production on season eight at the end of May, meaning more jail time for Sutherland could force writers to explain some down time for Jack Bauer.

Stars Behaving Badly

Christina Applegate is spotted having a smoke and a coffee while strolling on April 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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Katherine Heigl smokes and drinks, while spending some time with her mother and some friends on April 06, 2009.

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American Idol judge, Simon Cowell drinking and smoking on the streets of New York City on April 2, 2009.

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Kiefer Sutherland smokes during a visit to Rome, Italy on March 15, 2009.

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Gary Dourdan is the special guest DJ at the Italian night club, The London Club Este in Padua, Italy on March 13, 2009.

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Kourtney and Kim Kardashian partying at My House in Hollywood on March 6, 2009.

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Matthew Perry does his best Marlboro man impression while smoking a cigarette on January 28, 2009.

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Oprah Winfrey takes some rest in Portofino, Italy with a couple of friends on July 5, 2008.

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Verne Troyer uses his fingers to display his affection upon leaving a London club on January 28, 2009.

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Steve Guttenberg was munching on a banana after a jog through New York's Upper West Side. He suddenly became wildly angry, motioning to punch a photographer and grabbing at a videographer's camera on June 18, 2008.

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Jeff at 3:30PM on May 7th 2009

Chyna becomes upset after being turned away from Villa Lounge. Just look at her! It's easy to see why! The ones with the finger are just showing how imature they are. Smoking? It's their lungs, their choice, until it's illegal they can do what they want. Kathy Griffin? Hahaha..that's so funny! How did she ever get her name known? Charlie Sheen is great! I doubt he even has to act on 2 men and a boy. He seems like that's exactly who he is. Very cool!

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Jeff at 3:47PM on May 7th 2009

Kiefer Sutherland should be required to do a VERY public apology. Such as at the beginning of the season on the first show. The guy that he head butted should be there. Then Keifer should apologize and state what an imature moron he was for doing such a thing. Then perform 100hrs of community service of which the type of service will be determined by the person he head butted. He should also be required to spend 4 weekends in jail. This is all from the head butt. If he was drinking when the head butt occurred? Multiply the punishment by 5 and fine him $30,000.00. He needs to mature and become responsible.

Jeff at 3:49PM on May 7th 2009

This is to clarify how public the apology is to be. The apology is to be on live TV.

Willa at 8:46PM on May 7th 2009

Hey jeff (or is your name really Jack??) - you're a idiot. Haven't you read the numerous reports that Jack shoved Kiefer first?? Does Jack have to apologize for that? If you're the Proenza publicist, maybe you should get a life and focus on making sure your client isn't provoking people in bars.

Karen Yocom at 8:21AM on May 8th 2009

He shows himself for the irresponsible, immature baby he is.

Sprinkle Cookie at 9:31AM on May 8th 2009

Hey, AOL! One "paparazzo" is not a "paparazzi." I hope I spelled that correctly, but then, I'm not paid to write correctly! LOL!!

jump higher at 12:58AM on Jul 9th 2009

I think give the guy a break. We can't have him locked up again, how the hell would I get me 24 fix?

exactly, so leave the man alone!

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