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Shia LaBeouf formally charged with three counts of assault in New Orleans

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Actor Shia LaBeouf has been formally charged with three counts of simple assault in New Orleans.
  • The charges stem from a physical altercation during Mardi Gras celebrations in February.
  • LaBeouf has been ordered to undergo substance abuse treatment and submit to drug testing as part of his bail conditions.

Actor Shia LaBeouf is facing legal repercussions after New Orleans authorities formally charged him with three counts of simple assault. These charges are connected to a public disturbance and altercation he was involved in during the Mardi Gras celebrations earlier this year.

Reports indicate that LaBeouf was initially removed from a bar for causing disturbances. He reportedly assaulted one individual, left the premises, and then returned shortly after to assault a second person, leading to his initial arrest. Days later, he was arrested again and faced an additional charge of simple assault.

One alleged victim stated that during the incident, the "Transformers" star was shouting homophobic slurs at patrons. Following his arrests, a judge mandated that LaBeouf enter a substance abuse treatment program, undergo regular drug testing, and post a $100,000 bail to remain free pending the legal proceedings.

As of the report, LaBeouf's attorney has not issued any public statements regarding the case. Details concerning the actor's next court appearance have also not been disclosed.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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