In the center of a controversial court case, suspicion surrounds the motives of actor Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. She's accused of leveling false abuse allegations against the "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" and "Loki" star out of pure vengeance, attempting to ruin his career.
On December 4, both sides presented opening statements in the trial for Majors' alleged assault charges. Prosecutors claim that Majors intentionally hurt Jabbari, while Majors' defense team argues for "unfounded accusations."
In an incident on March 25, 2023, Majors faces accusations of slapping Jabbari, tossing her into a car, and injuring her hand, resulting in a hospital visit for minor head and neck injuries. The defense counters by accusing her of retaliating, assaulting Majors, and ending their two-year relationship via text message shortly after the incident.
Interestingly, the public prosecutor's office chose not to investigate the domestic violence allegations made against Jabbari in October by Majors, who, in fact, had been arrested. The defense later argued that Jabbari's accusations were a result of revenge perpetrated against Majors.
While the trial is expected to last around two weeks, the outcome could potentially lead to a year-long sentence for Majors, if found guilty.
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The case against Majors has sparked a range of reactions and interpretations. Some view the allegations as a vindictive plot aiming to harm his career, while others are concerned with the perpetuation of domestic violence within the entertainment industry.
Roiling emotions and shifting narratives have led celebrities, such as Michael B Jordan, to publicly support Majors, highlighting the impact of such incidents on the public's perception and the industry as a whole. The trial has also raised critical questions about the need for thorough investigation and accountability in high-profile cases, as well as the repercussions for both accusers and the accused.
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- The incident involving Majors and Jabbari took place during a drive-up dinner at a restaurant in Manhattan.
- Majors was charged with assault, strangulation, and harassment. He was eventually found guilty of one count of reckless assault and a charge of harassment as a violation.
- Text messages, photos, and audio recordings were presented as evidence to back up the prosecution's claims.
- Jabbari testified that Majors would exaggerate her acts of loving towards him, comparing her to Michelle Obama and Coretta Scott King while berating her for not fulfilling a vision of being like them.
- Jabbari recounted how Majors would physically assault her by grabbing and shaking her, as well as belittle and humiliate her in front of others.
- Majors' defense team utilized text messages allegedly sent by Jabbari to question her credibility, but these messages were deemeds irrelevant by the prosecution.
- Following the trial, the U.S. Army suspended recruiting commercials featuring Majors, citing the allegations as reasons.
- The sentencing witnessed Majors being sentenced to a domestic violence intervention program and probation, as well as continuing his mental health therapy.
- Jabbari dismissed her civil lawsuit against Majors in November 2024, with prejudice.
- The alleged incident has prompted discussions about the need for zero-tolerance in addressing domestic violence within the entertainment industry.
