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A newly surfaced clip shows actor Shia LaBeouf being beaten on a New Orleans street just before police took him into custody. The footage depicts a chaotic scene that unfolded during Mardi Gras festivities and has raised fresh questions about what led to the confrontation.
Raw footage: what the video appears to show
The tape, obtained by media outlets, captures several moments of the incident. LaBeouf is seen shirtless, with only one shoe, while multiple men hold him down.
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- He rolls on the pavement as four people restrain his limbs.
- When LaBeouf tries to rise, another man moves in and lands at least two blows to his face.
- Voices in the clip shout warnings and orders to stay down.
- The encounter ends with the actor again pinned by men holding his back and shoulders.
Shortly after the assault, paramedics are shown treating him in other footage. It remains unclear what triggered the altercation.
Eyewitness accounts from the bar scene
People working at local bars gave varying accounts of the actor’s behavior in the hours before the street fight. A doorman at Ms. Mae’s described LaBeouf arriving without a shirt and appearing belligerent.
- Staff said he initially had no cash and later paid with a card.
- Employees claim he attempted to act like a bartender and was asked to leave.
- Other bar workers reported disruptive behavior at nearby venues.
One staffer told reporters the actor displayed a “do you know who I am?” attitude when denied entry. Another bartender said he was creating disturbances across the French Quarter.
Where he was seen during Mardi Gras night
Sources place LaBeouf at several New Orleans spots on Fat Monday and the surrounding nights. Reported locations include:
- Ms. Mae’s
- Dos Jefes
- 45 Tchoup
- Brothers III Lounge
- R Bar
Arrest details and current charges
Authorities arrested the actor on Tuesday and charged him with two counts of simple battery. He was booked in New Orleans and held without bond.
A court appearance was scheduled for that same afternoon. Records show he faced questioning and processing after the street incident.
Medical attention and immediate aftermath
After the fight, emergency personnel evaluated LaBeouf at the scene. The available footage shows paramedics providing care. Officials and media have not released a full account of his injuries.
Investigators have not publicly detailed what set off the altercation or who initiated physical contact.
Public history: sobriety and past legal claims
LaBeouf has been open about struggles with alcohol and efforts to stay sober. In communications released in 2022, he said he had been sober for more than a year and a half after a difficult period.
His sobriety announcement came amid other controversies. In late 2022, his former partner filed a lawsuit alleging sexual battery, assault, and emotional distress. The actor later acknowledged his problems with alcohol and aggression and expressed regret to those he said he had harmed.
He publicly stated he had no excuses for past behavior and committed to recovery work.
