Shia LaBeouf Ordered to Rehab, Pay $100K Bond After Mardi Gras Bar Fight

The actor was charged with two counts of simple battery following a drunken altercation in New Orleans.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Actor Shia LaBeouf has been ordered to attend rehab, undergo regular drug testing, and pay a $100,000 bond as conditions of his release from custody after a drunken bar fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. LaBeouf was arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery on February 17 after allegedly assaulting two men outside a dive bar in the French Quarter.

Why it matters

LaBeouf's legal troubles highlight ongoing concerns about public intoxication and violence, especially during major events like Mardi Gras. The judge expressed worries that LaBeouf could pose a continued threat to the "marginalized" New Orleans community that has already suffered "terror." The case also raises questions about celebrity accountability and whether famous individuals receive special treatment from the justice system.

The details

According to reports, New Orleans Criminal District Court Judge Simone Levine revoked LaBeouf's initial release on his own recognizance and ordered him to pay the $100,000 bond. The judge said her biggest concern was that LaBeouf could pose further danger to his initial victims and the broader New Orleans community. Levine also required LaBeouf to undergo a drug and alcohol test, which found he had been taking a prescription medication potentially responsible for "one of the substances" discovered in his system. However, the judge stated her main concern was LaBeouf's alcohol consumption, which she doesn't believe he is taking seriously based on his decision to continue partying even after his arrest.

  • On February 17, 2026, LaBeouf was arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery in New Orleans.
  • On February 26, 2026, Judge Levine revoked LaBeouf's initial release and ordered him to attend rehab, undergo regular drug testing, and pay a $100,000 bond.

The players

Shia LaBeouf

A 39-year-old actor known for roles in films such as "Holes" and the "Transformers" franchise, who was arrested and charged with two counts of simple battery following a drunken bar fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

Judge Simone Levine

The New Orleans Criminal District Court judge who revoked LaBeouf's initial release and ordered him to attend rehab, undergo regular drug testing, and pay a $100,000 bond as conditions of his release.

Sarah Chervinsky

LaBeouf's attorney, who argued that there were no illegal substances found in his client's system and that it is not against the law to get drunk during Mardi Gras.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.