American actor Shia LaBeouf received a six-month suspended sentence and two years of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting three people outside a bar in New Orleans during Mardi Gras celebrations. This was reported by AP, according to UNN.
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LaBeouf pleaded guilty to three counts of battery. According to the Orleans Parish court ruling, he must also complete an alcohol treatment program and have no contact with the victims.
The incident occurred on February 17 near New Orleans' French Quarter. According to police, the actor pushed one person to the ground and punched another in the face. Law enforcement also stated that he used homophobic slurs during the conflict and arrest.
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The actor's attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, noted that LaBeouf wanted to "take responsibility for his involvement in what happened" and described the event as a "minor Mardi Gras bar scuffle." Meanwhile, one of the victims stated that the actor threatened him and shouted insults. Following the charges, the court ordered LaBeouf to return to rehabilitation for alcohol and drug addiction.