April 8th 2024.
Jonathan Majors, a rising Hollywood star known for his acclaimed performance in The Last Black Man in San Francisco, found himself in a legal predicament after being convicted of misdemeanor assault by a Manhattan jury in December. The conviction could have potentially landed him behind bars for up to one year.
However, on April 8, Majors breathed a sigh of relief as he avoided jail time and was instead sentenced to a year of probation and domestic violence counseling. This decision was made by Judge Michael Gaffey, who also issued a protection order for Majors' ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, which he paid for himself.
Sporting an all-black ensemble, Majors greeted his supporters in court. But the road to this moment was not an easy one for him. After his conviction, he faced consequences from Marvel Studios, who dropped him from several projects, including his highly anticipated role as Kang the Conqueror in their upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
As reported by Yahoo, Jabbari delivered an emotional victim impact statement, where she expressed her disappointment in Majors' lack of remorse and refusal to take responsibility for his actions. She feared that he would harm other women in the future, as she believed he saw himself as above the law.
The court proceedings were also attended by Assistant District Attorney Kelli Galloway, who requested Judge Gaffey to either sentence Majors to 52 weeks of domestic violence programming or 26 weeks of jail time. Galloway argued that Majors had not shown any signs of regret and had instead relied on a powerful PR team to discredit his victim.
Jabbari had first accused Majors of assault in March 2023, stating that he had attacked her while they were in a hired driver's vehicle. According to her, Majors had hit her head, twisted her arm, and even fractured her finger. However, Majors had a different story to tell. He claimed that Jabbari was the aggressor, driven by jealousy after reading a text from another woman on his phone. He maintained that he was trying to retrieve his phone and escape from her.
Majors' career was on a steady rise, with him landing leading roles in popular TV shows and movies like Lovecraft Country, Creed III, and The Harder They Fall. However, his image took a hit when multiple women came forward with allegations of abuse against him, as reported by Rolling Stone in June 2023. These allegations were later corroborated by accounts from over a dozen other people. The women eventually shared their experiences in an interview with The New York Times.
Despite the absence of any expectation of jail time, Majors' legal battles are far from over. In March, Jabbari filed a civil suit against him, accusing him of previous violent incidents in London and Los Angeles. She has also charged him with assault, battery, and defamation in the suit. In response, Majors' attorney Priya Chaudhry stated that they are preparing to file a countersuit against Jabbari.
In a statement released before the sentencing, Chaudhry shared that Majors was drawing strength from his loved ones and was looking forward to putting this chapter behind him. He is eager to focus all his energy on his family and his passion for art. As he moves on from this ordeal, Majors hopes to rebuild his reputation and continue his journey towards success.
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