Shia LaBeouf Seen Jogging Shirtless in New Orleans After Arrest

The actor was photographed out and about just two days after being charged with two counts of simple battery.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Shia LaBeouf was photographed jogging shirtless and grabbing a meal in New Orleans on Thursday, February 19, just two days after he was arrested following an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras celebrations. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery after the incident, which allegedly involved him hurling homophobic slurs at a bar and then striking a patron and a bartender.

Why it matters

LaBeouf has a long history of legal troubles, including previous arrests for public intoxication and disorderly conduct, as well as a lawsuit filed against him by ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs alleging abuse. This latest incident adds to the actor's ongoing struggles with public behavior and raises further questions about his mental health and decision-making.

The details

According to reports, the altercation began around 5 p.m. on Monday, February 17, at the Royal Street Inn & R Bar in the French Quarter. LaBeouf allegedly hurled homophobic slurs at the bar and then, a few hours later when staff tried to escort him out, he began "screaming at everybody" and "lunging at" patrons. One of the alleged victims, Jeffrey Damnit, claimed LaBeouf jumped at him and struck him, knocking him back, and also punched a bartender in the face. Several people ultimately restrained LaBeouf until police arrived.

  • On Tuesday, February 17, LaBeouf was arrested shortly after midnight following the alleged altercation.
  • On Thursday, February 19, LaBeouf was photographed jogging shirtless and grabbing a meal in New Orleans.

The players

Shia LaBeouf

A 39-year-old actor who has a long history of legal troubles, including previous arrests and a lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend alleging abuse.

Jeffrey Damnit

One of the alleged victims in the incident, who claimed LaBeouf hurled homophobic slurs at the bar and then struck him and a bartender.

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What they’re saying

“He claimed that the actor, 39, hurled homophobic slurs at the bar and then a few hours later, when staff eventually escorted him outside, began 'screaming at everybody' and 'lunging at' patrons.”

— Jeffrey Damnit, Alleged Victim (PEOPLE)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This latest incident involving Shia LaBeouf highlights the actor's ongoing struggles with public behavior and raises further questions about his mental health and decision-making. It adds to his long history of legal troubles, which have included previous arrests and a lawsuit from an ex-girlfriend alleging abuse, underscoring the need for him to address these issues.