Shia LaBeouf Legal Troubles 2026: FKA Twigs Files New Lawsuit Over ‘Illegal’ NDA Following Actor’s New Orleans Battery Arrest

Actor and director Shia LaBeouf is grappling with a series of escalating legal and personal challenges as of March 2026. Following his arrest during the Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans last month, the Transformers star is now facing a fresh lawsuit from his former partner, singer FKA Twigs. These developments come amid reports that LaBeouf and his long-time partner, actress Mia Goth, privately separated in 2025. Shia LaBeouf Arrested: New Orleans Police Arrest Actor on Battery Charge Amid Recent Comments on Drinking.

New Legal Battle

The latest legal trouble involves a complaint filed by FKA Twigs (born Tahliah Barnett) in the Los Angeles Superior Court on March 25, 2026. While the pair reportedly settled Twigs' 2020 abuse and sexual battery lawsuit in 2025, this new filing challenges the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) attached to that settlement. According to the lawsuit, LaBeouf attempted to enforce the NDA through a "secret arbitration" after Twigs stated in a 2025 interview that she "felt unsafe" during their relationship. Twigs’ attorney, Mathew Rosengart, argues the NDA violates California’s STAND Act, which restricts silencing survivors of sexual misconduct. Rosengart stated, “This is a case about justice and law, not money. She seeks to ensure that survivors of sexual misconduct are not bullied or silenced like she was.”

Recent Arrest in New Orleans

The civil lawsuit follows a criminal incident on February 17, 2026, when LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans on two counts of misdemeanor battery. Police reports indicate the actor allegedly punched two men during a disturbance at a business in the French Quarter. LaBeouf was released on bond shortly after, though he was reportedly required to undergo drug testing and treatment as a condition of his release. Shia LaBeouf Dances With Jail Release Paperwork in His Mouth After Arrest (Watch Video)

Shia LaBeouf, Mia Goth Split

Amid his legal battles, it has been confirmed that LaBeouf and Mia Goth ended their relationship last year. The couple, who share a daughter born in 2022, reportedly had a "complicated" dynamic that led Goth to encourage LaBeouf to move out of their Los Angeles home. LaBeouf has since relocated to New Orleans to be closer to family.

Shia LaBeouf’s Net Worth

Despite his ongoing controversies, LaBeouf maintains a substantial fortune. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his net worth stands at USD 20 million as of March 2026.

While his earnings from blockbusters remain the foundation of his wealth, trade analysts note that his financial standing remains under pressure due to the high costs of ongoing litigation and a lack of new major studio projects.

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