Jonathan Majors returned to court to face trial for the alleged assault of his former girlfriend earlier in the year. Accompanied by his girlfriend, actress Meghan Good, and holding a Bible, Majors appeared somber as he entered Manhattan Criminal Court for the proceedings. The charges stem from an incident in March when Majors was arrested after an alleged domestic dispute with his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Prosecutors claim Majors hit Jabbari in the head while they were in a cab, resulting in misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment. Majors has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Before opening statements Monday, both sides agreed to consolidate the charges Majors is facing so the jury can more easily understand and make a decision. He still faces both assault and harassment charges.
The judge approved a request to present police body camera footage of Grace Jabbari to the jury, although without audio. The video was recorded after the alleged altercation as she spoke with officers. The charges related to the incident have had repercussions on Jonathan Majors’ acting career. Known for his recent roles in “Ant-Man and the Wasp” and “Creed III,” the 34-year-old actor could face up to a year in jail if found guilty.
The alleged domestic assault
Jonathan Majors faced accusations of assaulting Grace Jabbari during a car ride, allegedly hitting her, shoving her back into the car, and causing her injuries. Jabbari claimed she attempted to grab Majors’ phone after seeing a suggestive text message. Prosecutors stated that Majors physically assaulted her, causing injuries to her head and neck. Majors and his attorney contended that Jabbari was the aggressor, asserting an “emotional crisis.” The defense claimed video evidence refuted her account, showing Majors emerging bloody from the car after Jabbari scratched him. They argued she exhibited no signs of injury later that night.
Jonathan Majors was arrested on charges of strangulation, assault, and harassment in March after a reported domestic dispute with Grace Jabbari. Majors claimed Jabbari attacked him, but he was released on recognition. Six months later, Jabbari was arrested on assault and criminal mischief charges, based on a cross-complaint filed by Majors. Majors’ attorney provided video evidence suggesting Jabbari was responsible for the assault. However, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office dropped the charges against Jabbari, citing discrepancies in evidence, including a false statement from a witness. The matter is now closed and sealed.
What to expect during the trial?
The trial of Jonathan Majors, accused of assaulting Grace Jabbari, began with Judge Michael Gaffey presiding. Prosecutors plan to present 14 witnesses over six days. Majors, accompanied by his girlfriend Meghan Good and attorneys Priya Chaudhry and Seth Zuckerman, was informed by Gaffey that the trial would proceed whether he attended subsequent days or not, and he was not obligated to testify.
