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The jury handed down a verdict on Monday afternoon in the trial of Marvel star Jonathan Majors, convicting him of two counts — on one misdemeanor count of assault and one harassment violation.
Jurors deliberated for a total of roughly five hours.
Earlier in the week, Judge Michael Gaffey permitted the release of a wealth of evidence, including text messages, photographs, footage, a recording of the actor calling himself a “great man” and the 911 call from the night of the alleged attack.
The texts show Majors dissuading Jabbari from going to the hospital following a separate alleged altercation in 2022, saying “it could lead to an investigation even if you do lie and they suspect something”.
Meanwhile, in an audio recording, Majors is heard telling the dancer he needs a “great woman” similar to Michelle Obama. Video showed the couple battling on the streets of New York.
In closing arguments, the defence painted Grace Jabbari as a “liar” and accused her of “revenge partying” after the alleged assault. The prosecution called the private driver a “biased witness to the man who paid him.”
Majors has been supported throughout the trial by his current girlfriend Meagan Good.
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Jonathan Majors was on a stratospheric trajectory before being charged with assault and harassment in March of this year.
The 34-year-old actor had, weeks earlier, co-presented an award at the 95th Oscars with his Creed III co-star Michael B Jordan.
He was receiving rave reviews for his turn as Marvel’s major new villain Kang following his debut in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
Then, on 25 March, New York City police responded to an emergency call over a “domestic dispute” involving Majors and a 30-year-old woman.
Majors was convicted on two counts on Monday after a weeks-long trial.
Kelly Rissman18 December 2023 20:45
Meagan Good is a 42-year-old actress and model and Mr Majors’ current girlfriend.
She has appeared in both TV shows and movies, including Harlem, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and Think Like a Man, according to her IMDB page.
The pair have been dating since May 2023, according to People. A source told the outlet that same month that the actress had been providing Mr Majors with “support” as he faced allegations.
Although Mr Majors sparked speculation that he and Ms Good were married after referring to her as “the missus” in a September speech, a source shot down that idea to People, underscoring they were still dating.
Photos have captured the couple walking into the courtroom hand-in-hand throughout the trial. During Majors’ defence attorney’s closing remarks, an emotional Ms Good was spotted wiping tears from her eyes.
Kelly Rissman18 December 2023 20:31
A jury convicted Mr Majors of two counts on Monday afternoon after roughly five hours of deliberation.
According to reports, Mr Majors’ sentencing date is set for Tuesday 6 February 2024.
Kelly Rissman18 December 2023 20:15
Verdict reached in weeks-long assault trial
Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assaulting his former-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.
The Marvel star, 34, was arrested in March in New York after Ms Jabbari accused him of slapping her and throwing her into the car after she exited it, twisting her arm and grabbing and injuring her hand.
He previously pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanour assault, aggravated harassment, attempted assault and harassment.
Following a 10–day-long trial, which included testimony from the driver of the vehicle and Ms Jabbari herself, the guilty verdict was returned on Monday.
Kelly Rissman18 December 2023 20:01
Photos of Grace Jabbari’s finger injuries unveiled in court
Grace Jabbari’s injured finger
(Manhattan DA)
Grace Jabbari’s finger injury
(Manhattan DA)
Kelly Rissman18 December 2023 20:00
At 2:25pm, the jury note signed by a foreperson in Jonathan Majors trial that they “have reached a verdict.”
Kelly Rissman18 December 2023 19:51
ICYMI: Shocking text messages revealed in court
Jonathan Majors’ text to Grace Jabbari
(Manhattan DA)
Kelly Rissman18 December 2023 19:30
Jury deliberations set to resume at 2.15pm
Jurors are deliberating for the third day.
The jury was first handed the case on Thursday at 3.30pm. Earlier today, they made a few requests: reread of charge #4 , the raw surveillance footage of the car, and the testimony of a woman who went to the bar with Ms Jabbari.
Kelly Rissman18 December 2023 19:00
Studio executives discuss Majors’ career post-trial
CNN spoke to industry sources on Majors’ projected career trajectory after the assault trial.
“The trial has illuminated a fair amount of stuff regardless of the verdict,” one studio executive told the outlet. “What came out is problematic for him, particularly for a brand like Marvel or Disney – at least in the near term.”
“If Marvel drops him, that would be a big indicator of his future,” a WME agency source told CNN. “If he’s found guilty… there’s nothing to represent.”
Kelly Rissman18 December 2023 18:00
Court reporters said on Monday that jurors were requesting a reread of charge #4.
Kelly Rissman18 December 2023 17:45
