In a recent development, Jonathan Majors, the 34-year-old actor renowned for his roles in Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, has received a mixed verdict in his domestic assault trial. Following about four hours of jury deliberation over three days, Majors was found guilty on charges of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment. However, he was acquitted of intentional assault in the third degree and aggravated harassment in the second degree. The sentencing is scheduled for February 6, with Majors facing a potential year-long jail term.
The legal proceedings originated from an alleged domestic dispute between Majors and his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in March 2021. Majors was arrested on March 25, and Jabbari was treated for minor injuries to her head and neck. The actor faced misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment.
The trial unveiled a complex narrative with both sides presenting contrasting accounts. Majors filed a counter domestic incident report against Jabbari, alleging her intoxicated and hysterical behavior on the night of the incident. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office chose not to pursue the case against Jabbari, citing a lack of prosecutorial merit.
Throughout the trial, prosecutors portrayed Majors and Jabbari’s relationship as having a tumultuous turn, marked by alleged psychological and physical abuse. In contrast, Majors’s defense team contended that Jabbari’s accusations were driven by revenge, aiming to damage the actor’s career and life.
The proceedings included video footage of the couple leaving their car after the alleged altercation, images of Jabbari’s injuries, and a 911 call made by Majors, where he suggested a possible suicide attempt by Jabbari. The court also allowed the disclosure of texts and audio recordings from a previous argument in September 2022, shedding light on Majors dissuading Jabbari from seeking medical attention for a head injury.
Despite not taking the stand, Jabbari testified about Majors’s alleged violent temper and aggression throughout their two-year relationship. Closing arguments portrayed the case as built on lies from Jabbari’s side, while the prosecution emphasized her initial lack of cooperation as evidence of genuine concern rather than a revenge plot.
The aftermath of Majors’s arrest has had profound repercussions on his career. Public relations and management changes followed, casting a shadow on his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and affecting the release of his independent film Magazine Dreams. The outcome of the trial adds another layer of uncertainty to Majors’s professional trajectory.
