In a recent trial, actor Jonathan Majors was found guilty by a New York jury in a case involving assault and harassment of his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. The incident occurred during a domestic dispute in March, leading to legal proceedings. The jury deliberated for approximately four and a half hours before reaching a verdict on Monday, December 18. The outcome of the trial suggests potential legal consequences for Jonathan Majors, with the actor now facing the possibility of up to one year in prison or probation. The details of the case and the verdict have drawn attention to the legal implications for the actor and the broader issue of domestic disputes in the entertainment industry.
Jonathan Majors Found Guilty in Domestic Dispute Trial
The trial stemmed from a domestic dispute in March between Jonathan Majors and his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Despite previously pleading not guilty to misdemeanour charges of assault and aggravated harassment, Majors faced legal proceedings. The jury’s recent verdict found him guilty, highlighting potential consequences for the actor. The case underscores the broader issue of domestic disputes in the entertainment industry and their legal ramifications.
What are the charges against Jonathan Majors?
Jonathan Majors, known for his role in the Marvel franchise, faced four misdemeanor charges, including misdemeanor assault, aggravated assault, and harassment. The verdict, reached after about four and a half hours of jury deliberation, found him guilty of third-degree assault and second-degree harassment. However, he was acquitted on one assault charge and a count of aggravated harassment.
The jury’s decision suggests that while Majors may not have intended to harm his former girlfriend Grace Jabbari, they concluded that he assaulted her by throwing her inside his car after she left the vehicle.
Judge Michael Gaffey extended an order of protection for Jabbari, prohibiting Majors from contacting her. The actor’s sentencing is scheduled for February 6, 2024, where he could face up to one year in prison or probation.
Apart from Jabbari, other victims accused Majors of assault, including physical abuse of one romantic partner and emotional abuse of two others. A Rolling Stone investigation also reported allegations of mistreatment of crew members on film sets.
What happened during the March dispute?
During the trial in a New York City courtroom, Jonathan Majors, although present, chose not to testify. Grace Jabbari, Majors’ former girlfriend, testified on December 5, stating that she was assaulted by him in the backseat of a car during a dispute. Prosecutors asserted that the incident occurred after Jabbari noticed a romantic text message on Majors’ phone.
In their closing arguments, prosecutors claimed that Majors “didn’t hesitate to use physical violence” against Jabbari. Allegedly, he twisted her right arm behind her back and then delivered a blow to her head. Majors’ attorney countered these allegations, stating that they are “fake” and asserting that Jabbari was the aggressor in the situation.