Actor Shia LaBeouf’s mugshot has been released following his arrest during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, where authorities say he was booked on two counts of simple battery.
The 39-year-old was taken into custody on February 17, according to the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. His booking photo was made public three days later as details about the alleged incident continued to emerge.
Authorities say Shia LaBeouf was booked on two counts of simple battery
One of the alleged victims, Jeffrey Damnit, told People that the confrontation started at a bar in the French Quarter around 5 p.m. He claimed the actor allegedly made homophobic comments in the venue and later became aggressive after being escorted out, allegedly shouting at customers and trying to lunge at people nearby.
Damn further claimed that the actor punched him, knocked him backwards and also punched a bartender. A police report cited by the media shows that an alleged victim was struck in the face with a closed fist, possibly dislocating his nose.
LaBeouf was later taken to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries before being formally booked. He was later released on his own recognizance.
Hours after his release, the actor was reportedly spotted near Bourbon Street amid the ongoing Mardi Gras celebrations. Videos circulating online show him dancing among the crowd while holding paperwork believed to be related to his release.
Shortly after the arrest, LaBeouf appeared to post a short message on X reading “Free Me,” marking his first activity on the platform in months.
The actor, who has previously spoken about his struggles with sobriety and personal challenges, will appear in court on March 19.
