Actor Shia LaBeouf is reportedly heading to rehab as part of his new bail conditions after an altercation during Mardi Gras in New Orleans landed him in a legal situation. The Transformers star appeared in court on February 26, where a judge ordered him to seek substance abuse treatment and submit to weekly drug testing following his arrest on two counts of battery.
Reports say a judge has ordered Shia LaBeouf to rehab after Mardi Gras arrest
Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge Simone Levine reportedly mandated that Shia LaBeouf enroll in a rehabilitation program and post a $100,000 bond to remain out of custody while his case proceeds. The judge also required the actor to undergo immediate drug testing, which his attorney later confirmed showed no illegal substances in his system at the time.
The court date comes just over a week after LaBeouf was taken into custody during the city’s Mardi Gras festivities. Police responded to reports of a disturbance at the Royal Street Inn & R Bar in the early morning hours of February 17, where staff had removed him for aggressive behavior. According to the incident report, the actor allegedly returned to the bar and struck multiple people.
During Thursday’s hearing, Judge Levine expressed serious concerns about the nature of the allegations, particularly reports that LaBeouf used homophobic slurs during the incident. The police report reportedly claims the actor allegedly targeted two men with derogatory language while striking them, with one victim reportedly suffering a dislocated nose.
“This defendant does not take his alcohol addiction seriously,” Levine said from the bench. “This court does not believe he understands the level of seriousness when it comes to these allegations.”
Shia LaBeouf has a documented history of legal issues, including prior arrests and a 2020 sexual battery lawsuit filed by ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs, which was settled out of court in July. LaBeouf has also been open about his struggles with sobriety in past interviews and court proceedings (via AP News).
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon.
