Following his arrest for battery during Mardi Gras, Shia LaBeouf quickly returned to the lively Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.
The 39-year-old “Transformers” actor faces two charges of simple battery after reportedly assaulting two individuals, striking one victim repeatedly, according to local sources.
TMZ released footage of LaBeouf adorned in Mardi Gras beads, where a passerby questioned his fame, to which LaBeouf modestly denied any celebrity status.
@mailovveeeee Additional clips from the outlet depict LaBeouf showcasing his release documents while mingling among the celebrants.
“It was nice to see you. … I heard you got out of a situation today,” remarked one individual as LaBeouf maneuvered through the crowd, engaging with various bystanders.
Meanwhile, TikTok videos captured a more animated LaBeouf, fully embracing the attention and eagerly posing for photos with fans.
“It was nice to see you. … I heard you got out of a situation today,” the man says as LaBeouf weaves in and out of the interaction to chat with others.
Some TikTok posts showed a more engaged LaBeouf enjoying the spotlight and posing with fans.
WAFB reporter Liam Combs asked how he was enjoying the festivities, which LaBeouf said were “amazing.” Combs asked what the BAFTA winner was doing, with LaBeouf confirming he’d met “a lot” of interesting people, before shoving the outlet’s microphone away.
Another TikTok shared by a fan shows LaBeouf flashing a peace sign to the camera.
The alleged Bourbon Street brawl comes just months after the “Honey Boy” star and writer settled a sexual battery lawsuit with ex-girlfriend FKA twigs. The Grammy nominee, 38, leveled her claims against LaBeouf in 2020.
Early Wednesday, an already released LaBeouf cryptically tweeted: “Free me.”
He was taken into custody early Tuesday for the altercation, for which he’s set to appear in court March 19.
The arrest was the latest in a long string for LaBeouf, dating back at least to 2014, when he was cuffed for disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, and harassment for interrupting Broadway’s “Cabaret.”
He was twice arrested in 2017, first for assault in Queens, and then in George for suspicion of public drunkenness. He pleaded guilty to obstruction for the latter and received a year’s probation.
