Shia LaBeouf Pleads Guilty to Battery, Gets Probation

Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery charges on Wednesday, resolving a criminal case stemming from a physical altercation at a New Orleans bar in February. The plea was entered in the city’s criminal district court.

As part of his plea to three counts of simple battery, LaBeouf was sentenced to two years of probation. He was also ordered to undergo rehabilitation for alcohol abuse, sensitivity training, and anger management classes. A six-month suspended sentence was also imposed, according to court records.

The incident occurred in the early morning hours of February 17 at the R Bar in the city’s Marigny neighborhood during Mardi Gras celebrations. Police stated that LaBeouf displayed aggressive behavior, directed homophobic slurs at other patrons, and was asked to leave by bar staff. According to sworn police statements, he punched two men and headbutted a third. Officers arrested him at the scene following the altercation.

Video evidence recorded outside the bar showed LaBeouf using a homophobic slur. One of the individuals involved, local entertainer Jeffrey Klein, who performs as Jeffrey Damnit, captured the footage. Klein told reporters he was struck...