US Actor's Partial Guilty Verdict in Assault Case
In a recent trial, acclaimed American actor Jonathan Majors (34, star of "Creed III - Rocky's Legacy") was partially found guilty of assault and domestic violence charges. A jury in New York reached this decision on December 12th, 2023, with CNN reporting the news. Majors will receive his sentencing in February, as reported by US media sources.
The trial commenced in New York City at the end of November, following Majors' temporary arrest by the police in March in connection with an altercation with his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Jabbari alleged that Majors had physically assaulted her, while Majors vehemently denied the claims.
Majors: The Rising Hollywood Star
As a fast-rising actor in Hollywood, Majors has amassed critical acclaim and commercial success. He delivered a noteworthy performance as the title character in "Creed III" (2023), and this year, he appeared as the supervillain Kang in the Marvel film "Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania."
Post-Trial Developments
Following the partial guilty verdict, CNN reported that Majors' sentencing will be scheduled in February. Despite the allegations against him, the actor remains a prominent figure in the film industry. It remains to be seen how this trial will impact his career in the entertainment world.
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Jonathan Majors was arrested and charged with two misdemeanor counts, including reckless assault in the third degree and harassment, in December 2023. The New York City jury found Majors guilty of these charges, and he was subsequently sentenced to a year of domestic violence counseling without any jail time. The guilty verdict was based on Majors' alleged actions towards his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, during a domestic dispute in March 2023.
