Overview
- A newly reported police incident narrative states LaBeouf repeatedly used homophobic slurs during the encounters that led to his arrest in New Orleans.
- LaBeouf was booked on two misdemeanor counts of simple battery and released on his own recognizance, with no hate-crime enhancement filed to date.
- Jeffrey “Damnit” (Jeffrey Klein) says LaBeouf targeted him with slurs and physical aggression and is asking prosecutors to pursue a hate-crime charge under Louisiana law.
- Earlier charging paperwork did not include the slur allegations, creating a discrepancy now underscored by videos and the police report cited in new coverage.
- Video shows LaBeouf being restrained and treated by first responders, and separate social-media clips captured him later on Bourbon Street as he posted cryptic messages on X.