by Larry FitzmauriceBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffI'm a writer and editor who lives in Brooklyn, New York, and I've written for a variety of publications across the last 20 years, including The New York Times, The Guardian, GQ, New York Magazine, Pitchfork, The Fader-the list goes on. This story discusses allegations of physical abuse and sexual misconduct. Shia LaBeouf is trying to clear the air when it comes to his recent arrest in New Orleans during Mardi Gras.