Shia LaBeouf Arrested in New Orleans After Mardi Gras Fight
Shia LaBeouf Arrested in New Orleans After Mardi Gras Fight
Actor Shia LaBeouf faces two counts of simple battery after a Mardi Gras altercation in New Orleans, with video evidence and a police report detailing slurs and aggressive behavior.
Shia LaBeouf was involved in a fight during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, leading to two counts of simple battery. Police say the incident occurred at the Royal Street Inn & R Bar, where LaBeouf allegedly became irate and assaulted multiple people with a closed fist after a disturbance. The arrest report notes he shouted homophobic slurs during the confrontation, and that the actor continued to use the slur as he was detained. Video footage from the scene shows LaBeouf shirtless, shoving one person to the ground and striking another while authorities moved in to control the situation. One of the individuals involved, Jeffrey Damnit, described being punched and pushed, and suggested that LaBeouf’s actions may have been influenced by the victim’s appearance due to makeup and lipstick. Damnit also claimed LaBeouf had previously threatened him during the altercation. A separate clip captured LaBeouf mouthing a slur toward the camera as police detained him, according to the police report. Police say LaBeouf remained aggressive throughout the night, and the report confirms the use of the slur repeatedly during the arrest. After the incident, LaBeouf was seen in New Orleans in a shirtless run two days later, indicating a public display of continued activity in the city. Representatives for the actor have not publicly commented on the incident as the case progresses.
