Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans this morning.
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TMZ reports that the Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull actor got into a fight outside of a bar in the French Quarter. Paramedics were brought to the scene of the alleged altercation.
This comes after videos and photos were published yesterday of the 39-year-old partying in New Orleans during a parade. The actor has previously stated that, after years of allegations of erratic behavior and abuse, he has been sober.
Witnesses Say Shia LaBeouf Was Escorted Out of a Bar
The video capturing the incident shows LaBeouf shirtless outside of the establishment. He confronted several people. He was also filmed leaning into someone who was trying to talk to him.
An eyewitness claims that the actor was escorted out of the bar by staff before the brawl. Afterwards, he walked down the block, only to return acting more aggressively.
"Multiple people attempted to hold him down—he was eventually let up in hopes that he would leave—but he reportedly again struck the same victim with closed fists to the victim's upper body," authorities described in a statement. "LaBeouf then reportedly assaulted another person—punching him in the nose."
The actor was then treated by paramedics. He didn't appear that injured, but he was loaded into an ambulance for "treatment of unknown injuries."
Court records show that LaBeouf was arrested. He is facing two charges of simple battery.
"A man identified as 39-year-old Shia LaBeouf was reportedly causing a disturbance and becoming increasingly aggressive at a Royal Street business," authorities said in a statement to E! News. "A staff member attempted to eject Mr. LaBeouf from the establishment. Once removed from the building, the victim reported being struck by LaBeouf, who used his closed fists on the victim several times."
LaBeouf Has Had A Troubled Past
LaBeouf has spoken about his struggles with his addiction to alcohol. He said it has led to a long history of legal troubles, including instances of disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and abuse allegations.
Multiple incidents followed. In 2020, LaBeouf's former partner, musician FKA Twigs, filed a lawsuit alleging sexual battery, assault, and emotional abuse. He then admitted he was an alcoholic and had been abusive to himself and others, though he denied many of the instances mentioned in the lawsuit. It was eventually settled.
