Shia LaBeouf has been ordered to complete a judicial diversion programme within 12 months, after appearing in court on Thursday on misdemeanour battery and petty theft charges from a 2020 confrontation.
E! News reports the actor may avoid jail time if he completes at least one therapy session a week, during which he would undergo anger management; wear a SoberLink device, continued random alcohol testing and continue to participate in a 12-step programme to remain sober; avoid using force or violence; not own or possess any weapons and turn over any to law enforcement if he does; remain 100 yards away from the victim and have no contact with them; remain 100 yards away from the location of the confrontation and obey all laws and orders of the court, per the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office.
This is not the first time the Honey Boy actor has had a run-in with the law. He's previously been charged with public drunkenness, disorderly conduct and obstruction; most recently, singer FKA twigs filed a lawsuit against her ex, accusing him of sexual battery, assault, infliction of emotional distress, and knowingly giving her an STD.
The 34-year-old is due back in court in August.