Actor Kiefer Sutherland turned himself over to authorities at 4 p.m. yesterday at the New York First Precinct, where he was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault.  The arrest stemmed from an incident last weekend where he headbutted designer Jack McCollough while attending a Met Ball after party.

Kiefer was fingerprinted and photographed and then was able to leave the station around 6 p.m., after spending two hours in police custody.

Normally, a third degree assault charge is not a big deal in the eyes of the court.  However, Sutherland has other legal issues.   He is currently on probation for multiple DUI offenses, served 48 days in jail last year, and could end up serving a year behind bars and be levied a $1,000 fine if the court is not sympathetic.

As far as the headbutt goes, word is the designer bumped into, and knocked over, actress Brooke Shields.  Sutherland claims that he was just defending the actress.  Brooke’s rep said nothing happened to her.   In fact, Brooke blames the fall on a combination of factors, including her six-inch heels, the late hour and the fact that it was crowded and dark at the party.

Sutherland is due back in court on June 22.

More photos from Kiefer’s big adventure below.

Photos:  WENN

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