Shia LaBeouf charged after alleged assault in New Orleans during Mardi Gras

Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested and charged in the US following an alleged assault on two men in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.

The 39-year-old, who found fame on the Disney Channel as a young teen in the early 2000s, was charged early on Tuesday with two counts of simple battery.

The New Orleans Police department were called to Faubourg Marigny, located next to the French Quarter, about 12.45am, after a member of staff reported he'd been punched.

The actor was allegedly getting increasingly aggressive at Royal Street Inn and Bar, with a manager attempting to escort him from the premises, during which the 39-year-old allegedly attempted to hit the staff member.

According to court documents, LaBeouf then hit a male patron trying to help the manager and came back to hit a second man in the nose.

The Transformers star was held down by civilians until police arrived and he was taken to hospital for "treatment of unknown injuries".

He's since been discharged from hospital and charged over the incident.

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"A man identified as 39-year-old Shia LaBeouf was reportedly causing a disturbance and becoming increasing[ly] aggressive at a Royal Street business," New Orleans police confirmed in a statement.

"Once removed from the building, the victim reported being struck by LaBeouf who used his closed fists on the victim several times."

LaBeouf is due to make an initial court appearance in the coming hours.

It is not clear what circumstances led to the incident.

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The actor has previously spoken about his struggles with sobriety, crediting Australian actor Mel Gibson among other Hollywood heavyweights for helping him get on the wagon.

He went to court mandated rehab in 2017 after being charged with obstruction, disorderly conduct and public drunkenness in Savannah, Georgia.

The experience inspired his semi-autobiographical movie Honey Boy, which in-turn led to him meeting ex-girlfriend FKA twigs.

The singer and actress, who dated the actor from 2018-2019, sued LaBeouf for sexual battery, assault and infliction of emotional distress in 2020.

LaBeouf denied any wrongdoing. The pair reached a settlement in July 2025.

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