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Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to battery charges over New Orleans bar incident

Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty to battery charges over New Orleans bar incident

Summary

Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery for hitting three men during a February incident at a New Orleans bar. He was sentenced to probation, alcohol rehabilitation, sensitivity training, and anger management classes.

Key Facts

  • LaBeouf was arrested after punching two men and head-butting a third at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras.
  • The victims included at least one person identifying as queer and another who dresses in drag.
  • LaBeouf used homophobic slurs during the incident, which was recorded on video.
  • He pleaded guilty to battery charges on May 21 and accepted responsibility in court.
  • His sentence includes two years probation, substance abuse treatment, anger management, and sensitivity training.
  • LaBeouf was required to post a $105,000 bond after his arrest and was briefly jailed.
  • His attorney said the incident was a minor bar fight, not motivated by bias.
  • LaBeouf has a prior history of legal issues related to public disturbances and rehab for substance abuse.
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