New York City, NY – Jonathan Majors, the actor known for his roles in “Creed III” and “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” has been found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment. The charges stem from a March 25 incident involving Majors and his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
The nine-person jury reached its verdict on Monday, convicting Majors on two of the four counts brought against him. Manhattan prosecutors stated that the incident between Majors and Jabbari involved a cycle of psychological and emotional abuse, as well as escalating patterns of coercion. The jury did not believe Jabbari’s account of intentional injury caused by Majors, but found him reckless in his response to her attack.
Following the verdict, a new order of protection was issued, and Majors’ sentencing date was set for February 6. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg expressed his appreciation for Jabbari’s bravery in sharing her story and emphasized his office’s commitment to prioritizing survivors in their work.
Majors’ defense attorney, Priya Chaudhry, responded to the verdict by expressing gratitude that the jury did not believe Jabbari’s version of events. Chaudhry highlighted the disappointment that, despite this disbelief, the jury still found Majors to be reckless. Chaudhry stated that Majors continues to have faith in the judicial process and looks forward to clearing his name.
In addition to the legal consequences, the verdict has immediate repercussions for Majors’ career. Marvel Studios has decided not to move forward with Majors, who was set to play the villainous Kang the Conquerer in the upcoming film “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.” This decision was confirmed by a source familiar with the matter.
Throughout the two-week trial, Jabbari testified about her fear of Majors and her belief that he might harm himself if she left him. Prosecutors presented evidence, including street surveillance footage, which they claimed showed Majors physically assaulting Jabbari. Majors’ defense team denied these allegations and argued that he was the actual victim, citing scratches he sustained during the altercation.
In the aftermath of the allegations, Majors’ rising career suffered setbacks. The movie “Magazine Dreams,” in which he starred, was removed from the fall release calendar, and its future release date remains uncertain. Majors’ involvement with Marvel was also in question prior to the verdict.
In conclusion, Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment in connection with an incident involving his ex-girlfriend. The verdict has led to the cancellation of his upcoming role in the Marvel superhero franchise. Majors’ sentencing is set for February 6, and he maintains his innocence as he seeks to clear his name.