Shia LaBeouf Arrested in New Orleans After Mardi Gras Bar Fight
Shia LaBeouf Arrested in New Orleans After Mardi Gras Bar Fight
Shia LaBeouf was booked on two counts of simple battery after a late-night altercation at a French Quarter bar during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans early Tuesday after allegedly hitting two people at a bar during Mardi Gras celebrations in the French Quarter.
Staff at the bar reportedly ejected him after a disturbance, and he returned moments later, becoming more aggressive. Witnesses say he struck a victim multiple times with closed fists on the upper body before leaving and coming back.
Another patron was punched in the nose as the confrontation unfolded, and several people restrained LaBeouf until police arrived. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries and was then arrested on two counts of simple battery.
In recent days, LaBeouf has been seen at various Mardi Gras events around the city, with reports documenting a range of behavior from innocuously inebriated to increasingly erratic. A representative for the actor did not respond to requests for comment.
The case is progressing as authorities confirm the charges, and LaBeouf is expected to appear in court later today. The incident adds to ongoing discussions about celebrity conduct during high-profile public celebrations.
