FROM TWENTY-FOUR HOURS TO FORTY-EIGHT DAYS
Kiefer Sutherland has begun his prison sentence for a drunk-driving conviction after surrendering to Los Angeles police on Wednesday. He was not due to turn himself in until 21st December, when there is a scheduled break in the shooting of 24, but, because the writers' strike has resulted in a delay in the series filming, he decided to check in early and get it over and done with.
Judge Stuart M. Rice also sentenced Sutherland to five years probation, and insisted the star must complete an 18-month alcohol education program and attend weekly therapy sessions for six months.
No mention of 24 hours anywhere.