
Shia LaBeouf says he's 'scared' of gay people in post-arrest comments
USA TODAY
Shia LaBeouf is offering a controversial explanation for his recent arrest. \
Shia LaBeouf is offering a controversial explanation for his recent arrest in New Orleans.
The "Transformers" actor, 39, said during a recent interview with YouTuber Andrew Callaghan that the pair of assaults he was criminally charged with amid Mardi Gras celebrations came after he felt "scared" near members of the gay community.
"When I'm standing by myself and three gays are next to me touching my leg, I get scared … I'm sorry. If that's homophobic, then I'm that," he said. "I'll be honest with you, big gay people are scary to me."
USA TODAY has reached out to LaBeouf's representative for comment.
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