September 13th 2023.
Jonathan Majors, the 33-year-old Creed III actor, is awaiting his trial for domestic violence charges. His defense team has called it a “witch hunt” and believes the actor is “completely innocent”.
On September 6, he virtually presented himself in front of Judge Rachel S. Pauley for his most recent hearing. He was accompanied by his lawyers, Priya Chaudhry and Seth Zuckerman.
The in-person trial was supposed to start on the same day, but it was decided that an additional hearing, where Majors can appear virtually, will be held on September 15 to set a formal trial date. Judge Pauley has informed Majors’ lawyers that he will need to appear in person once a firm trial date is set.
The prosecutors have told Judge Pauley that they are ready for the trial, but the defense team has found “deficiencies” in the evidence. They have written to the prosecutor regarding this issue, but haven't received a response.
Judge Pauley adjourned the hearing, which lasted less than five minutes, and warned Majors to not have any contact with the complainant, and to stay in touch with his attorneys.
The defense has focused on Majors’ character and the motives of his 30-year-old ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. A New York Police Department report states that the woman had minor injuries to her head and neck after an altercation. A leaked video also shows the woman clubbing that same weekend.
Majors has faced the consequences of this incident in his career. His managers have released him from 360 Entertainment and his PR team, the Lede Company. He will still return to his role as Kang in season 2 of Marvel’s Loki on Disney+. There has been little discussion regarding an Oscar nomination for Majors’ role in Magazine Dream, set to release on December 8.
Majors’ trial date has been postponed more than once. Harlem actress Megan Good attended a previous hearing with him at 100 Centre Street on August 3. He was arrested for misdemeanor charges six months ago when he placed a 911 call in March near his Chelsea apartment.
If found guilty, Majors could face up to one year behind bars.
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