Shia LaBeouf's chaotic Mardi Gras week reached a new low with his arrest in New Orleans, where he allegedly directed homophobic slurs at two men, including Jeffrey Damnit, who identifies as queer and was dressed in drag at the time. Damnit reported that LaBeouf attempted to assault him while shouting, 'You’re a fucking faggot.' He shared a cellphone video showing LaBeouf in the back of a vehicle, where he reportedly glanced at Damnit and repeated the slur, 'Faggot' (The Guardian). Eyewitnesses noted LaBeouf dancing on Bourbon Street after his arrest, raising questions about his mental state during the incident. The New Orleans Police Department confirmed he was taken into custody for two counts of simple battery following the altercation, which occurred around 12:45 AM in the French Quarter (South China Morning Post).