Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested again, this time on battery charge
What's the story
Hollywood actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on Saturday (local time) for a misdemeanor battery charge. The arrest comes weeks after his initial arrest during Mardi Gras celebrations, reported The Hollywood Reporter. According to records from the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, LaBeouf was charged with an additional count of simple battery. He posted a bond of $5,000 and was released from police custody, reported People.
Legal proceedings
His attorney questions the handling of his case
LaBeouf's attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, has questioned the handling of his case. She said, "No regular person would be required to post over $100,000 in bonds and be jailed two separate times for one misdemeanor incident." "Just as he does not deserve preferential treatment, Mr. LaBeouf also does not deserve to be treated more harshly by the police and courts just because he is a public figure."
Incident
Legal troubles began during Mardi Gras celebrations
LaBeouf's legal troubles began on February 17 during Mardi Gras celebrations. He was arrested after a fight at R Bar in the Faubourg Marigny area of New Orleans. Police said he became aggressive and fought with two men, who alleged that he assaulted them. The actor is accused of punching one bartender multiple times and hitting another man in the face while hurling homophobic slurs.
Admission
LaBeouf takes responsibility for his actions
In a recent interview with YouTuber Andrew Callaghan, LaBeouf admitted to his actions. He said, "It's not nice to hurt people ever. It's f**king lame. People got hurt. I got to deal with that." "I messed up." When asked if he takes responsibility for his actions, LaBeouf replied, "Definitely. Yeah. 1,000%." He also spoke about his struggles with anger and ego more than drinking issues, saying he has a "small man complex."
Controversial statement
He also spoke about 'big gay people'
LaBeouf also made a controversial statement about his fear of "big gay people." He said, "I'll be honest with you, big gay people are scary to me. I'm standing by myself, and three gay dudes are next to me, touching my leg, I get scared." "I'm sorry if that's homophobic. Then I'm that." When asked if such situations happen often, he said it happened only once, and that's why he got arrested.