Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery charges stemming from an altercation at a New Orleans bar.

The Transformers star, 39, entered the plea in New Orleans criminal district court on Wednesday (03.06.26) following his arrest over allegations he assaulted three men during the Mardi Gras holiday celebrations in February and following the hearing was sentenced to two years' probation and ordered to complete programmes addressing alcohol abuse, anger management and sensitivity awareness.

His attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, said the actor was now focused on family life, work and future creative projects.

Shia remains one of Hollywood's most recognisable actors through roles in the Transformers franchise, Honey Boy, Fury and Disturbia, while his personal life and legal troubles have frequently generated headlines alongside his screen career.

Following the court appearance, Ms Chervinsky said: "(Shia is) looking forward to focusing on family, work and new creative projects."

She also argued the investigation into the New Orleans incident established it amounted to "nothing more than a minor… bar tussle" during Mardi Gras celebrations.

According to police statements filed with the court, officers arrested Shia after allegations he punched two men and head-butted a third at R Bar in New Orleans' Marigny district at approximately 12.45am on 17 February.

Authorities said bar staff had asked the actor to leave after he allegedly became increasingly aggressive.

Police documents stated he directed homophobic slurs at the men involved before the physical confrontation.

One of the men involved, Nathan Thomas Reed, identifies as queer, while another, Jeffrey Damnit, whose legal surname is Klein, recorded video footage of the incident.

The clip reportedly captured Shia using a homophobic slur outside the venue.

At the time, Jeffrey expressed hope prosecutors might pursue enhanced penalties under Louisiana legislation covering offences committed against victims because of their actual or perceived sex or gender.

Formal charges were filed by the office of New Orleans district attorney Jason Williams.

Speaking after the case concluded, Ms Chervinsky said Shia had attended court prepared to accept responsibility.

She said he went to court "wanting to take accountability for his part in what happened, and he has done so".

Michael Kennedy, the attorney for Jeffrey, welcomed the outcome.

He said: "The defendant in this matter has been given an opportunity to do better - to be better."

Mr Kennedy added: "It is the hope of Mr Klein, and our entire team, that the substance abuse treatment, sensitivity training, and anger management will be taken seriously and that the defendant will make use of the skills he learns in the future."

The New Orleans case is not the first time Shia has faced legal difficulties.

In 2014, he was arrested following an incident at a Broadway performance in New York, while in 2017 he was arrested in Savannah, Georgia, in a case resulting in another court-ordered rehabilitation programme.

Less than two weeks after the New Orleans arrest, Shia discussed the incident during an interview with the YouTube channel Channel 5.

He said: "I got scared."

Shia added: "I'm sorry - if that's homophobic, then I'm that."

The actor was initially jailed following the New Orleans arrest before being released on bond and ordered to enter substance abuse treatment.

He had also recently purchased a home in New Orleans before the incident occurred.