Shia LaBeouf has resurfaced in Los Angeles as he begins serving two years of probation stemming from a February bar fight. The 40-year-old actor was photographed leaving a dispensary during a solo outing on Friday. The sighting comes shortly after LaBeouf pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor battery charges and was ordered to complete alcohol abuse rehabilitation, sensitivity training, and anger management classes. Shia LaBeouf’s public appearance also follows several major changes in his personal life, including the end of his marriage to Mia Goth and the beginning of a new relationship with Nicole Mumphrey.
LaBeouf appeared solemn while exiting the Los Angeles dispensary a few days ago. The “Transformers” star was carrying a brown paper bag as he left the establishment, although its contents were not identified. The actor was not accompanied by Mumphrey, with whom he celebrated his 40th birthday in Louisiana in June. There is no indication that the dispensary visit violated the terms of LaBeouf’s probation or any court order connected to his recent criminal case.
The images prompted concerned reactions from social media users, several of whom speculated about LaBeouf’s sobriety. However, the contents of his brown paper bag were not identified, and there is no evidence that the visit violated his probation or treatment requirements. “I hope he’s getting himself some help. Drugs won’t help you, buddy. What a waste,” one person wrote, while another simply labeled the actor “Addicted.”
Others reflected on the trajectory of LaBeouf’s career. One commenter wrote, “It’s troubling how he and Amanda Byrnes turned out.” A separate user warned, “I hope he’s not doing it again. If he does.. you won’t know what happened to him until now.”
“Guy was a good actor, real good, not sure what happened to him,” another added. “Dude, you’re supposed to be sober,” another commenter declared, although LaBeouf has not publicly confirmed what he purchased during the outing.
The Actor Pleaded Guilty To Three Battery Charges
LaBeouf entered guilty pleas in June to three misdemeanor battery counts related to a bar brawl that occurred in February. According to PEOPLE, the filmmaker was sentenced to two years of probation. He was also ordered to undergo alcohol abuse rehabilitation, sensitivity training, and anger management classes.
LaBeouf was initially arrested on February 17 and released on his own recognizance. However, a judge later required the actor to post a $100,000 bond after learning of allegations that LaBeouf had used a gay slur during the confrontation. A second charge resulted in an additional $5,000 bond before prosecutors filed a third battery count.
Despite the allegation involving the slur, LaBeouf was ultimately charged with misdemeanor battery rather than a bias-related offense.
Shia LaBeouf’s Attorney Calls It A ‘Minor’ Altercation
Following the guilty plea, LaBeouf’s lawyer, Sarah Chervinsky, characterized the confrontation as a relatively low-level bar fight. “The police and DA investigation proved exactly what Shia LaBeouf said from the beginning, that this was nothing more than a minor Mardi Gras bar tussle,” Chervinsky told the Daily Mail.
The attorney also emphasized that prosecutors did not bring charges related to bias or prejudice. “There is no evidence it was about bias or prejudice, which is why the state only charged these low-level misdemeanors,” she continued.
Chervinsky said the actor accepted responsibility for his conduct and intended to shift his attention toward rebuilding his personal and professional life. “Mr. LaBeouf came to court today wanting to take accountability for his part in what happened, and he has done so,” she added. “Now he’s looking forward to focusing on family, work, and new creative projects.”
The ‘Holes’ Star Has A New Girlfriend
The dispensary outing came approximately one month after LaBeouf celebrated his milestone birthday with Mumphrey in New Orleans. The pair was photographed holding hands as they walked through the city. They have reportedly been linked since the spring. The relationship emerged after LaBeouf separated from Goth, with whom he shares four-year-old daughter Isabel.
LaBeouf and Goth split last year, although the actor has been careful not to share details that he believes also belong to his estranged wife. He subsequently relocated to New Orleans, where he has family roots.
Shia LaBeouf Says He ‘Failed’ His Marriage
During a February appearance on Channel 5, LaBeouf accepted responsibility for the breakdown of his marriage while explaining why he moved to Louisiana.
“It’s not new heartbreak,” he said. “I don’t want to talk too much about it. It’s not my story alone to tell, but my side is I failed my marriage, so I had to own up to that. So that’s why I moved out here.”
