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'Model Prisoner' Sutherland Leaves Jail

24 star served 48 days for DUI, 'never griped'

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(Newser) – Actor Kiefer Sutherland walked out of a California jail today after serving all 48 days of his sentence for DUI and violating probation, People reports. The 24 star looked "glad to be out," said a prison spokesman. Sutherland did his time in an 8-by-10 cell, spending his birthday, Christmas, and New Year's in the can.

"Throughout his stay, he never griped, never complained," said the spokesman. "He never wanted preferential treatment from the get-go, and we respect him for that." Sutherland had no visitors aside from his lawyer and wasn’t much involved with other inmates. What’s next for Jack Bauer's alter ego? Five years’ probation and 18 months of alcohol classes, plus 6 months of therapy.

The Glendale, Calif., Police headquarters building, which also holds the city jail, is shown Wednesda, Dec. 5, 2007. Actor Kiefer Sutherland reported to the jail earlier Wednesday after he was sentenced to 48 days in jail for racking up his second drunk driving arrest in three years. A judge allowed...
The Glendale, Calif., Police headquarters building, which also holds the city jail, is shown Wednesda, Dec. 5, 2007. Actor Kiefer Sutherland reported to the jail earlier Wednesday after he was sentenced...   (Associated Press)
Kiefer Sutherland arrives at the FOX Fall Eco-Casino Party in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Kiefer Sutherland arrives at the FOX Fall Eco-Casino Party in Los Angeles on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)   (Associated Press)
Shown in this police booking photo released by the Glendale Police Department showing Kiefer Sutherland in Glendale Calif. Wednesday Dec. 5,2007. Sutherland was sentenced Wednesday to 48 days in jail for racking up a second drunken driving arrest in three years and immediately reported to a Glendale lockup. (AP...
Shown in this police booking photo released by the Glendale Police Department showing Kiefer Sutherland in Glendale Calif. Wednesday Dec. 5,2007. Sutherland was sentenced Wednesday to 48 days in jail...   (Associated Press)
This undated photo supplied by Fox Television show Kiefer Sutherland in the first part of the
This undated photo supplied by Fox Television show Kiefer Sutherland in the first part of the "24" two-hour season finale episode which aired on Fox on Monday, May 21,2007. (AP Photo/fFox Kelsey McNeal)   (Associated Press)
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrives at the Fox Fall Eco-Casino party in Los Angeles in this September file photo. An attorney for Sutherland entered a plea of no contest Tuesday on the actor's behalf to a charge of driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrives at the Fox Fall Eco-Casino party in Los Angeles in this September file photo. An attorney for Sutherland entered a plea of no contest Tuesday on the actor's behalf to a...   (Associated Press)
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