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Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans

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Quinn Martinez
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Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans
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Shia LaBeouf, the actor best known for his roles in 'Transformers' and 'Megalopolis,' was arrested early Tuesday after reportedly assaulting two people, the authorities said. [3]

LaBeouf, 38, was taken into custody by the New Orleans Police Department and charged with battery, according to a statement from the department. [3]

The incident occurred at around 2:30 a.m. local time, when LaBeouf allegedly got into an altercation with two individuals at a residence in the city's French Quarter. [3]

The victims, whose names were not released, were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital. [3]

LaBeouf's representatives have not commented on the incident. [3]

The actor has a history of run-ins with the law, including a 2017 arrest for public intoxication and disorderly conduct in Austin, Texas. [3]

LaBeouf's most recent film, 'The Tax Collector,' was released in 2020. [3]

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[3] Shia LaBeouf Charged With Battery in New Orleans