American actor Shia LaBeouf, 39, was formally charged with three counts of simple assault by the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office, following a physical altercation that occurred last February during Mardi Gras celebrations.

According to People, the charges, classified as misdemeanors, arise after a formal investigation into incidents reported at the R Bar establishment, located in the 1400 block of Royal Street, in the Marigny neighborhood.

According to police reports from New Orleans authorities (NOPD), officers responded to the scene at approximately 1:00 a.m. on February 17 (Shrove Tuesday), responding to emergency calls about a violent customer.

Court records indicate that employees at the location attempted to eject the “Transformers” star due to his hostile behavior. However, the actor responded with excessive aggressiveness, lashing out at several people present.

Eyewitnesses detailed that LaBeouf punched several people, severely injuring one of the customers' face, to the point of causing a possible dislocation of his nose. Given the lack of control, a group of citizens had to physically hold the interpreter on the ground until the patrol arrived.

Following the incident, LaBeouf was taken to a local hospital and later booked into jail. He was released provisionally after paying bail of $100,000. However, the conditions of his release dictate a strict rehabilitation process, periodic alcohol and drug testing, and restraining orders in place for both the affected bar and the assaulted victims.

The actor, who resides in the residential area of ​​New Orleans, is still awaiting judicial determination on the final sentences he will face.