Man Seeks Hate Crime Charges Against Shia LaBeouf After Alleged Assault

A man who claims Shia LaBeouf assaulted him in New Orleans is seeking hate crime charges, alleging the actor used homophobic slurs during the incident.

19 Feb, 22:54 — 20 Feb, 01:18

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Perspective Analysis

AI-generated comparison of how 2 sources cover this story

Both outlets cover Shia LaBeouf's alleged assault during Mardi Gras, where he reportedly hit two people and used homophobic slurs. While largely aligned on the core events, coverage differs in its primary focus and the attribution of key details. One outlet emphasizes police accounts and existing charges, while the other centers on the victim's perspective and his demand for hate crime charges.

What sources agree on

Shia LaBeouf was involved in an alleged assault during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.
He allegedly hit two people during the incident.
He allegedly used homophobic slurs during the altercation.
The incident led to charges against Shia LaBeouf.

Where they diverge

The primary narrative focus of the article

rolling-stone

This outlet focuses on the police account of the slurs and the existing simple battery charges against LaBeouf.

The Guardian

This outlet centers on the alleged victim's desire for hate crime charges and his personal account of the incident.

The source attributed for the claim of homophobic slurs

rolling-stone

This outlet states that 'Police' say Shia LaBeouf shouted homophobic slurs.

The Guardian

This outlet attributes the claim of homophobic slurs directly to the alleged victim, Jeffrey Damnit.

Notable gaps

The specific charges filed against Shia LaBeouf

Covered by rolling-stone · Not in guardian

The identification of one of the alleged victims by name

Covered by guardian · Not in rolling-stone

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Coverage Timeline

The Guardian19 Feb, 22:54First to report

Man allegedly assaulted by Shia LaBeouf in New Orleans wants to see hate crime charges

rolling-stone20 Feb, 01:18

Shia LaBeouf Shouted Homophobic Slurs During New Orleans Arrest, Say Police

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rolling-stone1d ago

Shia LaBeouf Shouted Homophobic Slurs During New Orleans Arrest, Say Police

Actor was recently charged with two counts of simple battery after hitting two people during Mardi Gras celebrations

By Angie Martoccio

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The Guardian1d ago

Man allegedly assaulted by Shia LaBeouf in New Orleans wants to see hate crime charges

Jeffrey Damnit says actor punched him and second man on Tuesday, calling both ‘faggot’ repeatedly One of the men whom Shia LaBeouf allegedly battered and insulted with a homophobic slur on Mardi Gras morning in New Orleans on Tuesday, leading to his arrest, would like to see the actor face hate crime charges. Jeffrey Damnit, who dresses in drag and was in makeup at the time of the encounter with LaBeouf, said on Thursday that the behavior attributed to the Transformers film franchise star was “a complete slap in the face to any alternative-culture person”. Continue reading...

By Ramon Antonio Vargas in New Orleans

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Man Seeks Hate Crime Charges Against Shia LaBeouf After Alleged Assault

Perspective Analysis

What sources agree on

Where they diverge

Notable gaps

Perspective Analysis

Coverage Timeline

Man allegedly assaulted by Shia LaBeouf in New Orleans wants to see hate crime charges

Shia LaBeouf Shouted Homophobic Slurs During New Orleans Arrest, Say Police

Read at source (2 outlets)

Shia LaBeouf Shouted Homophobic Slurs During New Orleans Arrest, Say Police

Man allegedly assaulted by Shia LaBeouf in New Orleans wants to see hate crime charges

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