Shia LaBeouf used homophobic slurs during arrest in New Orleans
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Actor Shia LaBeouf, 39, has been charged with battery after allegedly hitting multiple people and using homophobic slurs at a New Orleans bar during Mardi Gras, according to a police report.
- Jeffrey Damnit, a local entertainer, said LaBeouf attacked him multiple times, motivated by Damnit’s appearance, which included eye makeup and lipstick.
- Video footage shows LaBeouf shoving and hitting people, including causing a possible nose injury, and continuing to use homophobic slurs while being detained by police.
- LaBeouf was released without bond and has been charged with two counts of simple battery; he posted "Free me" on social media following the incident.
- This incident adds to La
