Shia LaBeouf breaks silence over Mardi Gras arrest
Hours after being released from jail, Shia LaBeouf has addressed his Mardi Gras arrest with a brief social media message.
Shia LaBeouf has addressed his Mardi Gras arrest with a brief social media message hours after being released from jail. The 39-year-old actor known for roles in Even Stevens and Holes, was detained on Tuesday (17.02.26) in New Orleans and charged with two counts of simple battery following a brawl during Mardi Gras celebrations.
He appeared before a judge that afternoon and was released from Louisiana’s Orleans Parish Prison.
Breaking his silence on the incident on Wednesday (18.02.26) he posted on X: “Free me.”
Shia also shared a close-up selfie showing himself smiling in black sunglasses, draped in purple, gold and green necklaces associated with the Mardi Gras festival.
According to the Daily Mail, Shia walked two miles to the Mardi Gras parade route after leaving prison and stopped at the VooDoo Mart to buy clothes to change into.
He was later seen drinking beer as he rejoined the crowds.
