New Orleans police obtain new arrest warrant in Shia LaBeouf battery case

Shia LaBeouf is facing a new arrest warrant in New Orleans for simple battery, bringing the total number of alleged victims to three. The initial charges stemmed from an incident on February 17 at the R Bar, where LaBeouf allegedly shouted homophobic slurs and hit two people after being asked to leave. He was initially released on his own recognizance. On Thursday, LaBeouf appeared in court where a judge set a $100,000 bond, ordered drug testing, and substance abuse treatment due to concerns about his alcohol addiction. He posted bond after the hearing. The new warrant was issued on Friday, accusing LaBeouf of battering a third person during the same incident.

Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on Mardi Gras morning for allegedly battering two men and using a homophobic slur. One of the alleged victims, Jeffrey Damnit, who was in drag at the time, is advocating for hate crime charges against the actor. Damnit believes that LaBeouf's fame could normalize such behavior if he faces no serious consequences. The incident occurred at the R Bar in the Marigny section of New Orleans. When approached for comment by The Guardian, LaBeouf responded with a dismissive and vulgar remark. The Guardian had previously attempted to contact LaBeouf and his representatives for comment without success.

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.

US actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans early Tuesday morning for allegedly assaulting two men. The New Orleans Police Department responded to a reported disturbance at a business on Royal Street in the French Quarter around 12:45 am. LaBeouf, 39, was charged with two counts of simple battery after allegedly striking one victim with a closed fist multiple times. According to police, LaBeouf was initially removed from the business for causing a disturbance, but returned and acted more aggressively. People at the scene attempted to subdue him before he was eventually released.

Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans early Tuesday morning on two counts of simple battery. The incident occurred at the Royal Street Inn and Bar in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood during Mardi Gras celebrations. According to court documents, LaBeouf allegedly attempted to hit the bar manager who was escorting him out, then punched two male patrons. He was held by bystanders until police arrived and taken to a hospital before being arrested. LaBeouf was released on his own recognizance with a court date tentatively scheduled for March 19th. Prior to the arrest, reports surfaced of LaBeouf exhibiting unruly behavior at other New Orleans establishments.