Shia LaBeouf Pleads Guilty To Punching People During Mardi Gras
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Key Points:
- Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery following a Mardi Gras incident in New Orleans where he was accused of hitting people and using anti-gay slurs.
- He received a six-month suspended sentence and two years’ probation for the charges.
- LaBeouf’s attorney stated the incident was a minor bar altercation with no evidence of bias or prejudice, reflecting the low-level misdemeanor charges.
- The actor accepted responsibility in court and aims to focus on family, work, and new creative projects moving forward.
- The incident occurred on February 17 when LaBeouf was reportedly aggressive at a Royal Street business, striking a victim with closed fists before being arrested.