Shia LaBeouf Shouted Homophobic Slurs During New Orleans Arrest, Say Police
Rolling Stone
by Angie MartoccioFebruary 20, 2026
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Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans during Mardi Gras celebrations after he allegedly shouted homophobic slurs and engaged in a physical altercation that left two people injured. The actor, 39, was charged with two counts of simple battery following the incident at a bar in the French Quarter. According to a police report obtained by *The Associated Press*, LaBeouff became aggressive during the night, hitting multiple individuals and using derogatory language. One victim, identified as Jeffrey Klein, claimed that LaBeouf targeted him specifically because he was wearing makeup and lipstick, which appeared to provoke the actor’s aggression.
During the altercation, LaBeouf allegedly yelled homophobic slurs, including “These f–––––s put me in jail,” and bragged about being a Catholic. Klein stated that his appearance as a drag performer seemed to trigger LaBeouf’s hostility, with the actor even threatening his life during the incident. Video evidence from the bar showed LaBeouf shoving one person to the ground and striking another in the face, potentially dislocating their nose. In another
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Originally published on Rolling Stone on 2/20/2026