In the bustling heart of New York City, renowned actor Jonathan Majors (34, "Creed III - Rocky's Legacy") faced trial, accused of assault and domestic violence. After rigorous deliberation, the jury returned a verdict: Majors was found guilty on two counts, still pending a sentence declared on February 6. The potential penalty? Up to a year behind bars, though probation is also on the table.
The trial's origin traced back to March, following a heated altercation between Majors and his girlfriend at the time, Grace Jabbari, in a moving car. The woman claimed Majors inflicted harm during a vicious quarrel. Unsurprisingly, Majors vehemently denied all accusations, with his lawyers portraying Jabbari as the actual aggressor.
Under oath, Jabbari recounted the events, while Majors chose silence. He was noticeably accompanied by his current partner, actress Meagan Good (42, "Shazam!"), during trial days.
Befitting his rising star status in Hollywood, Majors once graced screens in the boxing drama "Creed III" (2023) and as the sinister supervillain Kang in "Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania." However, following the guilty verdict, Marvel Studios promptly barred him from future projects, indicated by industry sources "Hollywood Reporter" and "Variety."
Attempting to salvage his reputation, Majors' legal team eyed an appeal. Lawyer Priya Chaudhry announced that Majors sought complete absolution.
New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg, in a statement, lauded the verdict. "The trial revealed patterns of abuse, coercion and assault," he declared, highlighting Majors' allegedly violent behavior towards his ex-girlfriend.
Despite this turn of events, mixed emotions persisted. Some ardently defended Majors, while others positioned themselves in support of Jabbari's right to justice. With a possible prison sentence looming, many hoped the legal process would enable Majors to restore his reputation, promising a successful acting career in the United States.
Controversially, critics suggested that Hollywood's relentless pursuit of criminality and allegations of domestic violence—as witnessed in Majors' case—often overshadowed talented actors, impacting both their personal and professional scenarios. Staying strong, Meagan Good continued her unwavering support, standing by Majors throughout this trying ordeal.
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Enrichment Data: After his partial guilty verdict, Majors was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment. Sentenced to a 52-week, in-person domestic violence intervention program in April 2024, this conviction came with professional repercussions, including his dismissal from Marvel Studios, where he was set to play Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's films. These events raised concerns about Majors' future in the entertainment industry, weighing the conflicting needs for accountability and redemption.
