The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office has released the photo of Shia LaBeouf following his arrest during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.
The 39-year-old actor was taken into custody on February 17 and charged with two counts of simple assault after an alleged altercation in the city’s French Quarter.
The incident reportedly began around 5pm on Monday at the Royal Street Inn & R Bar.
According to Jeffrey Damnit, one of the people involved, the confrontation started when LaBeouf started using homophobic remarks inside the bar.
Damn it told PEOPLE that after the actor was eventually moved outside by staff, he began “screaming at everyone” and “lunging after” guests. The situation turned physical when LaBeouf allegedly jumped on Damnit and punched a bartender in the face.
Shia LaBeouf’s mugshot.
A police report later detailed that one victim’s nose was likely dislocated in the fight, noting that the person himself had to “push his nose back into place”.
The report also claimed that LaBeouf “used the word ‘f—-t'” several times during the event.
After being treated at a local hospital for minor injuries, the actor was released on his own recognizance. However, he did not stay away from the festivities for long.
Just hours after leaving custody, videos surfaced online showing LaBeouf back on Bourbon Street, dancing among the crowds while apparently waving his release papers.
On Wednesday morning, he broke a months-long silence on social media to post a short message on X: “Free me.”
This latest legal issue comes just days after the actor shared a festive selfie in Mardi Gras beads, marking a rare return to public life.
LaBeouf has previously been candid about his personal obstacles and his journey with sobriety, but he now faces a new challenge in court. His next appearance is currently set for March 19.
