Shia LaBeouf Pleads Guilty to 'Simple Battery' After Mardi Gras Brawl
Following his arrest in New Orleans during Mardi Gras in February, Shia LaBeoufappeared in court and pleaded guilty to simple battery. The actor also received the conditions of his sentence.
According to Page Six, the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court reveals the 39-year-old actor pleaded guilty in relation to a physical altercation that occurred at a Marigny bar earlier this year. Reports at the time stated that an inebriated LaBeouf had gotten into a fight with a staff member that resulted in blows to the face before being treated by paramedics and arrested.
The Transformers actor has now been sentenced to a six-month suspended sentence and two years of active probation. Per the terms of the sentence, the actor must also complete anger management and sensitivity training. Following his guilty plea, the case has been officially closed.
LaBeouf's attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, issued a statement about the sentence and what occurred in February.
"The police and District Attorney's investigation proved exactly what Shia LaBeouf said from the beginning - that this was nothing more than a minor Mardi Gras bar tussle," she said. "There is no evidence it was about bias or prejudice, which is why the state only charged these low-level misdemeanors."
"Mr. LaBeouf came to court today wanting to take accountability for his part in what happened, and he has done so. Now he's looking forward to focusing on family, work, and new creative projects."
The incident occurred on Feb. 17 as the actor was on a bar crawl through the French Quarter when he got rowdy inside an establishment. Staff and patrons describe the actor as being intoxicated and "somewhat belligerent" before being escorted out. Once outside, LaBeouf reprotedley began fighting the employee who escorted him before walking away. A short time later, the actor returned and had to be held back by several patrons and later taken into custody.
Reports later revealed that LaBeouf turned himself in to the New Orleans Parish PD a few days later, once learning of an arrest warrant in his name. The warrant was in relation to the brawl and two battery charges, with the actor later posting a $100,000 bond and agreeing to substance abuse treatment and drug testing.
The Disturbia star has yet to make a public statement about pleading guilty to simple battery. He recently teased the possibility of returning to the Transformers franchise.
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This story was originally published June 4, 2026 at 11:19 AM.