Shia LaBeouf entered a guilty plea on June 3, 2026, to misdemeanor battery charges tied to a February Mardi Gras bar clash. The 39-year-old actor received two years of probation plus rehab mandates. Court wrapped the saga that began with an alleged punch-up at R Bar.
The Transformers alum faced accusations of punching two men and head-butting a third after staff asked him to leave the Marigny spot around 12:45 a.m. on February 17. Police reports noted homophobic slurs aimed at one victim who identifies as queer. LaBeouf had already bought a home in the city before the dust-up. His attorney Sarah Chervinsky told the court her client wanted to take accountability and is now eyeing family time plus fresh creative work. She labeled the whole thing a minor bar tussle. The district attorney’s office filed charges after video surfaced outside the venue. LaBeouf later told YouTuber Andrew Callaghan he got scared and apologized if the language crossed lines. Judge ordered alcohol treatment, anger management and sensitivity classes. Co-counsel Michael Kennedy said the outcome gives the actor a shot to do better.
