Shia LaBeouf gets probation after pleading guilty to punching bargoers during Mardi Gras

Actor Shia LaBeouf was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching three people outside a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras. As part of the sentence, he must attend an alcohol treatment program and stay away from the victims and the bar. Video footage showed LaBeouf shoving one person and hitting another, with police reports indicating he used homophobic slurs during the encounter. LaBeouf's attorney stated he took accountability for his actions, calling it a "minor Mardi Gras bar tussle" with no evidence of bias. The District Attorney's office consulted with the victims before offering the plea deal.

Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery charges stemming from a February incident at a New Orleans bar. He was arrested after allegedly striking three men and using homophobic slurs. LaBeouf was sentenced to two years of probation, alcohol abuse rehabilitation, sensitivity training, and anger management classes. His attorney stated the incident was a "minor bar tussle" and denied it was driven by bias, despite video evidence of slurs. One victim's attorney expressed hope LaBeouf takes the mandated programs seriously. This plea follows previous arrests involving disorderly conduct and alleged homophobic remarks.