Shia LaBeouf Arrested Again in New Orleans on Battery Charge

Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested again in New Orleans on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and charged with an additional misdemeanor count of simple battery, according to court records reported by the Associated Press. This follows a previous arrest on February 17, 2026, stemming from an altercation outside a New Orleans bar.

Details of the Arrests

The latest arrest is connected to a February 17th brawl that occurred outside the Royal Street Inn & R Bar near the French Quarter as detailed by CBS News. LaBeouf is accused of repeatedly using homophobic slurs while allegedly hitting multiple people during Mardi Gras celebrations according to The Hollywood Reporter.

LaBeouf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, stated that the actor voluntarily turned himself in to the Orleans Parish jail after learning of the new arrest warrant issued on Friday as reported by the AP. Chervinsky too questioned the severity of the bond set at over $100,000 and the multiple jailings for a misdemeanor incident, suggesting LaBeouf is being treated more harshly due to his public profile The Hollywood Reporter noted.

Previous Incident and Court Proceedings

During the initial February 17th incident, a video showed LaBeouf shoving one person to the ground and hitting another, potentially dislocating their nose CBS News reported. Jeffrey Damnit, a local entertainer identified as Jeffrey Klein in the police report, stated he was one of the individuals attacked by LaBeouf, alleging he was punched and pushed according to CBS News.

On Thursday, February 26, 2026, Judge Simone Levine set a $100,000 bond for LaBeouf and ordered him to undergo drug testing and enroll in substance abuse treatment as reported by CBS News. LaBeouf reportedly posted bond and left the courthouse quickly, avoiding reporters CBS News detailed.

Ongoing Legal Situation

New Orleans police have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the latest arrest the AP reported. The investigation is ongoing.