Shia LaBeouf legal troubles and rehabilitation
Shia LaBeouf was arrested for a second time over the weekend of March 1-2, 2026, in New Orleans on suspicion of an additional simple battery charge, bringing the total to three counts stemming from a Mardi Gras brawl. As of March 2, 2026: LaBeouf faces three counts of simple battery and has expressed reluctance about returning to rehab, stating, "I'm just not into it, bro." He surrendered to New Orleans police on February 29, 2026, for a third simple battery charge and was granted permission to travel to Rome for his father's baptism. A New Orleans judge previously ordered LaBeouf to attend drug and alcohol rehabilitation and posted a $100,000 bond, later increased to $105,000, with weekly drug tests mandated.
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14 updatesShia LaBeouf was arrested for a second time over the weekend of March 1-2, 2026, on suspicion of an additional simple battery charge in New Orleans, bringing the total to three counts stemming from a Mardi Gras brawl. LaBeouf expressed reluctance about returning to rehab, stating, "I'm just not into it, bro."
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Shia LaBeouf surrendered to New Orleans police on February 29, 2026, for a third simple battery charge stemming from a Mardi Gras incident. He was also granted permission to travel to Rome for his father's baptism in early March 2026, despite initial denials. His bond was set at $105,000, and he was ordered to attend substance abuse treatment and undergo drug testing.
Shia LaBeouf surrendered to New Orleans police on February 27, 2026, after a new warrant added a third battery charge for allegedly head-butting a victim during the Mardi Gras incident. He was subsequently arrested again on February 28, 2026, for a misdemeanor count of simple battery related to the same brawl. LaBeouf faces multiple counts of simple battery stemming from the February 17 altercation.
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New Orleans police have obtained a new arrest warrant for Shia LaBeouf, increasing the number of alleged victims to three in connection with a Mardi Gras incident. LaBeouf faces multiple counts of simple battery for an alleged assault on February 17, during which he reportedly used homophobic slurs. He has been ordered to attend drug and alcohol rehabilitation and post a $100,000 bond.
A New Orleans judge has ordered Shia LaBeouf to attend drug and alcohol rehabilitation and posted a $100,000 bond following his Mardi Gras arrest. Judge Simone Levine mandated weekly drug tests and expressed concern over LaBeouf's alcohol addiction. LaBeouf faces two counts of simple battery for an alleged assault on February 17, 2026.
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Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans during Mardi Gras and charged with two counts of simple battery for allegedly assaulting multiple patrons. Police reports indicate LaBeouf allegedly used homophobic slurs during the incident, with one victim claiming the attack was motivated by his appearance.
Video footage obtained by police shows Shia LaBeouf shirtless and involved in a confrontation outside a New Orleans bar on Mardi Gras Day. The video depicts LaBeouf taking off his shirt, approaching a group of men, shoving one individual, and throwing punches at others. During the altercation, LaBeouf can be heard saying, "Let's fight, let's fight," while bystanders urged him to "chill."
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Shia LaBeouf was released from custody on his own recognizance following his Mardi Gras arrest and subsequently posted "Free me" on social media. His next court appearance is scheduled for March 19.
Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans during Mardi Gras celebrations and charged with two counts of simple battery for allegedly assaulting two men. One of the alleged victims, Jeffrey Damnit, has stated he wants LaBeouf to face hate crime charges.
Reports indicated that LaBeouf had been in New Orleans for several days prior to his arrest, participating in Mardi Gras festivities and reportedly seen partying and posing for photos with fans.
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Court records indicated that LaBeouf was scheduled to appear in magistrate court on the afternoon of his arrest. At the time of the initial reports, no attorney had been listed for LaBeouf, and his publicists had not immediately responded to requests for comment.
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LaBeouf was taken to a hospital for treatment of unknown injuries following the incident. After being released from the hospital, he was arrested and taken into custody by the New Orleans Police Department.
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According to witness accounts and police reports, LaBeouf was escorted out of a business and then allegedly engaged in a physical altercation. He reportedly hit one man multiple times with closed fists, left the area, and then returned, continuing to act aggressively. He is alleged to have hit the first man again and also punched a second man in the nose before being restrained by bystanders until police arrived.
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Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day after allegedly assaulting two men outside a Royal Street business. Police were called to the scene around 12:45 a.m. due to LaBeouf causing a disturbance and becoming aggressive. He was charged with two counts of simple battery.
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