Shia LaBeouf ordered to rehab after Mardi Gras fight

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27 Feb 2026 • 5:55 AM MYT
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  • Shia LaBeouf appeared in a New Orleans court, where his bail was set at $100,000 following his arrest for allegedly attacking two bartenders.
  • Judge Simone Levine ordered LaBeouf to seek treatment and undergo a drug testing program, expressing concern about the potential danger he poses.
  • LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, with one alleged victim claiming the actor used homophobic slurs during the incident.
  • The judge noted the accusations of homophobic slurs had been entered into court record and rejected LaBeouf's request to travel outside New Orleans.
  • Despite a pre-hearing drug test showing no substances, the judge voiced worry about LaBeouf's alcohol addiction, given his history of seeking treatment.

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