Shia LaBeouf Arrested in New Orleans Following Mardi Gras Altercation
Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf has been taken into custody by law enforcement officials in New Orleans after an alleged physical confrontation during the city's famous Mardi Gras celebrations. The Transformers star, aged 39, is now confronting two counts of simple battery and is expected to appear before a judge on Tuesday afternoon, February 17, according to sources within law enforcement who spoke to PEOPLE magazine.
Details of the Incident
The incident reportedly occurred shortly after midnight outside a bar located in the historic French Quarter district of New Orleans. Video footage obtained by TMZ shows the actor without a shirt receiving medical attention from paramedics following the alleged scuffle. At this time, the specific circumstances or triggers that led to the altercation remain unclear and under investigation.
LaBeouf had been in New Orleans since Thursday to participate in the Mardi Gras festivities, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. This arrest marks another chapter in the actor's extensive and widely publicized history of legal troubles and controversies.
History of Legal Issues
This is not the first time Shia LaBeouf has faced legal challenges. In December 2020, musician FKA Twigs initiated a lawsuit against the actor, accusing him of sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress. That case was ultimately settled in July 2025, with LaBeouf consistently denying all allegations made against him.
Additionally, in 2017, LaBeouf was arrested in Georgia on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Following that incident, he was ordered by the court to attend mandatory treatment programs. These past incidents highlight a pattern of legal entanglements that continue to shadow his career.
The recent arrest in New Orleans adds to this troubling narrative, raising questions about the actor's conduct and future legal standing. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the Mardi Gras altercation, and further details may emerge as the case progresses through the judicial system.
