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Shia LaBeouf allegedly called queer man homophobic slurs before New Orleans arrest

The Guardian - World NewsEN 5 min read 100% complete by Ramon Antonio Vargas in New OrleansFebruary 18, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Shia LaBeouf allegedly called queer man homophobic slurs before New Orleans arrest
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Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans early Tuesday morning for allegedly battering two men. The victims, Jeffrey Damnit, who was wearing drag, and Nathan Thomas Reed, who identifies as queer, claim LaBeouf used homophobic slurs during the altercation. Damnit provided a video appearing to show LaBeouf using a slur while being examined by first responders. Reed confirmed LaBeouf called him a slur as well. An initial police report stated LaBeouf allegedly made derogatory comments about "faggots" while referencing his Catholic faith, but this was omitted from the final statement. LaBeouf was released on his own recognizance and was later seen celebrating Mardi Gras. The investigation is ongoing.

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Baton Rouge 30% WAFB 40% Bourbon Street 50% Mardi Gras ×570% Nathan Thomas Reed ×370% Jeffrey Damnit (Klein) ×580% New Orleans ×590% Shia LaBeouf ×10100%

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New Orleans

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