ALBAWABA - American actor Shia LaBeouf recently made headlines after an alleged brawl during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans. According to TMZ, paramedics arrived at the scene, which took place outside a bar in the French Quarter, and the actor was later arrested.
Videos of the incident flooded social media, capturing Shia LaBeouf shirtless, attempting to provoke a fight with two men.
The Hollywood Reporter states, citing bar staff, that the actor has been on an "extended-weekend bar crawl" at different establishments around the city. Photos showed the actor receiving aid for minor injuries inside a closed-off ambulance.
According to a statement by New Orleans authorities, a man was "reportedly causing a disturbance and becoming increasingly aggressive at a Royal Street business."
Shia LaBeouf released from jail after brawl at Mardi Gras in New Orleans
LaBeouf was arrested and faced two charges of simple battery. However, new reports indicate that the actor has been released on the promise that he will attend future court hearings.
The renowned American actor has a troubling past with addiction and mental health struggles, including claims about PTSD from untreated childhood trauma. According to TMZ, LaBeouf later entered court-mandated rehab when he was arrested in 2017 over public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Afterwards, the actor has been on an on-and-off journey to seek long-term sobriety through therapy and recovery programs.
