Shia LaBeouf Faces New Battery Charge After Mardi Gras Arrests
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested again and charged with an additional count of simple battery following an altercation during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana. This new charge comes after an additional victim came forward alleging assault during the February 17th incident.
Details of the Arrests
LaBeouf was initially arrested on February 17th and charged with two counts of simple battery after a fight outside the R Bar in the Marigny neighborhood. A newly issued arrest warrant led to his second arrest on Saturday, February 29, 2026, according to inmate records Fox News. The new charge stems from the same incident, with a third victim reporting an assault.
Allegations and Witness Testimony
The initial police report indicated that LaBeouf allegedly pushed one person to the ground and punched another, potentially causing a dislocated nose AP News. Jeffrey Damnit, a local artist, identified in the police report as Jeffrey Klein, stated that LaBeouf attacked him, punching and pushing him multiple times while allegedly shouting homophobic slurs and threatening to kill him AP News. Damnit and others reportedly restrained LaBeouf until police arrived.
Court Hearing and Rehabilitation Order
During a court hearing on February 26th, Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge Simone Levine set a $100,000 bond for LaBeouf and ordered him to return to drug and alcohol rehabilitation ABC News. The judge expressed concern over LaBeouf’s alcohol addiction and its potential impact on the community, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, citing allegations of homophobic slurs during the altercation ABC News. LaBeouf submitted to a drug test in court, which reportedly showed no illegal substances in his system.
LaBeouf’s Response
LaBeouf declined to comment to reporters after the February 26th hearing, stating, “No, I won’t say a word. God bless you, leave me alone” ABC News. His attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, argued that “being drunk on Mardi Gras was not a crime” ABC News.
As of this report, LaBeouf has not yet entered a plea to the charges.