"The requirements imposed on LaBeouf, 39, by New Orleans judge Simone Levine came after the Transformer film franchise star was initially allowed to leave jail without being required to pay a bond in the hours after his 17 February arrest on two counts of misdemeanor battery. But at the time LaBeouf was let out, the allegations of homophobic comments attributed to him had not yet become part of the official court record."
"Levine also said LaBeouf, who has long been open about his struggles with sobriety, must subject himself to a drug testing program and seek treatment for substance abuse. The judge on Thursday ordered LaBeouf to take a drug and alcohol test. Chervinsky said the test result did not show her client under the influence of alcohol or any illegal substances."
"Yet Levine, without discussing the specific findings, said the test result left her concerned that LaBeouf does not take his alcohol addiction seriously. Chervinsky said she and her client would provide the bond paperwork to the court shortly so he could remain out of custody pending the outcome of the case."
Shia LaBeouf, 39, faced new court conditions after being arrested on February 17 on two counts of misdemeanor battery at a New Orleans bar. Initially released without bond, the actor was summoned back to court when homophobic allegations emerged. Judge Simone Levine imposed strict conditions including a $100,000 bond, mandatory substance abuse treatment, and drug testing. LaBeouf tested negative for alcohol and illegal substances, but the judge expressed concern about his commitment to addressing his known alcohol addiction struggles. Represented by attorney Sarah Chervinsky, LaBeouf was denied travel outside New Orleans and scheduled to return to court on March 19.
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