A jury in Latest York convicted actor Jonathan Majors, known for his work with Marvel, of third-degree reckless assault and harassment. The decision, decided by a six-member jury after over 4 hours of deliberation spanning three days, may lead to a maximum one-year prison sentence. Majors, donning a gray suit, heard the decision alongside his attorneys, together with his family and girlfriend, Meagan Good, in support. The actor also faced but was acquitted of, charges of intentional third-degree assault and second-degree aggravated harassment.
Following the decision, Majors’ lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, hinted at a possible appeal, stating Majors’ intent to “fully clear his name” and expressing gratitude for the support he received. The actor’s role as Kang the Conqueror in upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe movies has been withdrawn by Marvel Studios post-verdict.
Jonathan Majors Found Guilty of Assault and Harassment
The costs stemmed from an incident on March 25, when Majors called 911 upon finding his ex-partner, Grace Jabbari, unconscious of their apartment. Police arrested Majors after noting Jabbari’s injuries, including a laceration and a bruised, fractured finger. Majors pleaded not guilty to all charges.
In the course of the trial, Jabbari claimed Majors inflicted her injuries during a automotive altercation. She alleged Majors became aggressive upon her seeing a romantic text on his phone, resulting in physical confrontation. Three charges pertained to this automotive incident, while a fourth charge, a minor violation, involved Majors allegedly forcing Jabbari back into the automotive, which was captured on surveillance footage. The defense argued this was to stop her from entering traffic.
The state of Latest York prosecuted Majors on this criminal trial, where the jury had to determine guilt beyond an inexpensive doubt. This trial comes amidst a pivotal 12 months for Majors, featuring roles in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Creed III, and Loki season two. Following his arrest, he was dropped by his publicity firm, the Lede Company, and his managers at Management 360. Moreover, Searchlight Pictures, owned by Disney, postponed the discharge of Magazine Dreams.
