Jonathan Majors, the Marvel actor, found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
Jonathan Majors, the American actor, has been convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend following a trial in New York.
Jonathan Majors, the actor renowned for his portrayal of Kang in Marvel films, has been found guilty by a six-person jury in New York of assaulting his former girlfriend, British choreographer Grace Jabbari. The incident occurred in March during a confrontation in a car in New York. Ms. Jabbari, who suffered a fractured finger, bruising, a cut behind her ear, and intense pain, testified that the assault transpired after she saw a text message on Majors' phone from another woman expressing a desire to kiss him.
During the trial, Majors' reaction to the jury's verdict was subdued, with the actor facing a potential jail term of up to a year. Marvel, in response to the conviction, announced that Majors would no longer be involved in upcoming projects.
The prosecution presented evidence suggesting a pattern of Majors attempting to control his girlfriend through physical and emotional violence. The jury ultimately found Majors guilty of assault by recklessly causing physical injury and harassment but did not convict him on charges of aggravated harassment and assault with intent to cause physical harm. The case included voice recordings and text messages exchanged between Majors and Ms. Jabbari, revealing disturbing statements made by the actor about himself and his capacity for love.
In an audio recording from the same month as the assault, Majors advised his then-girlfriend to emulate Coretta Scott King and Michelle Obama, the respective spouses of Martin Luther King and former President Barack Obama.
"I am involved in significant endeavors, not just for myself but for my culture and the world," he asserted, stating that she would need to "make sacrifices" for their relationship.
During the trial, Majors did not take the stand. His attorney contended that the actor was the victim, asserting that Ms. Jabbari assaulted him in a fit of jealousy after discovering the incriminating text message in the car.
In a counter move in June, Majors, also known for his role in Creed III, filed a lawsuit against her, claiming she was the aggressor. However, prosecutors opted not to press charges against her, citing a lack of evidence.
The sentencing is scheduled for February, accompanied by a new protection order mandating no contact between Majors and Ms. Jabbari.
Ms. Jabbari's lawyer expressed satisfaction with the verdict, stating that it should encourage other abused women to speak out. "Ms. Jabbari testified openly and truthfully, despite the evident pain of reliving these traumatic events on the witness stand," said attorney Ross Kramer in a statement to News Reporter.
A lawyer representing Majors expressed gratitude in a statement, emphasizing that they appreciate the jury's decision not to find intent on Majors' part to cause physical harm to Ms. Jabbari.
Mr. Majors is thankful to God, his family, friends, and fans for their love and support throughout these challenging eight months," stated lawyer Priya Chaudhry.
Mr. Majors maintains faith in the legal process and looks forward to completely clearing his name.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, whose office brought the criminal charges, commented after the verdict that the psychological and emotional abuses perpetrated by the actor are unfortunately common in many intimate partner violence cases seen daily.
Ms. Jabbari had crossed paths with Majors two years earlier on the set of "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," where she served as a movement coach.
Following his arrest, Marvel postponed the release of "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty" until 2026, a film in which Majors was set to portray the main villain.
Similarly, another movie titled "Magazine Dreams," previously considered a potential Oscar contender, also experienced a delay in its release due to the allegations.
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