“Free Me,” Shia LaBeouf posted in the early hours of this morning after reports emerged of his arrest.
The Transformers star was making his first remarks after being arrested yesterday at a Mardi Gras event, having spent time partying in New Orleans over the past couple of days.
Having been arrested then treated for his injuries, before reportedly returning to a Mardi Gras party, LaBeouf posted “free me” to his 454,000 X followers in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Earlier, TMZ posted video footage of the scrap that LaBeouf had gotten in, which led to his arrest.
A New Orleans Police Department statement to press confirmed LaBeouf’s arrest. “A man identified as 39-year-old Shia LaBeouf was reportedly causing a disturbance and becoming increasing[ly] aggressive at a Royal Street business,” said the department. “Once removed from the building, the victim reported being struck by LaBeouf, who used his closed fists on the victim several times.”
LaBeouf was arrested and faces two charges of simple battery, with his next hearing scheduled for March 19, The Guardian reported. According to The Daily Mail, LaBeouf was seen returning to Mardi Gras celebrations after he left the hospital.
LaBeouf’s credits include Transformers, Disturbia and American Honey. The former child star is a controversial figure. He was previously sued by ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs for sexual battery, assault and infliction of emotional distress, which was later settled. We have reached out to his reps for comment on his arrest.
