Jonathan Majors, known for his roles in major Marvel films, was found guilty by a Manhattan jury on two misdemeanor counts of harassment and assault. The verdict, which came after a two-week trial, acquitted him on two other counts, including intentional assault in the third degree and aggravated harassment in the second degree against his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
The trial resumed with the jury seeking clarification on the definition of second-degree harassment, which involves the intent to harass, annoy, or alarm another person through physical contact. They also reviewed surveillance footage and testimony from a woman who was with Jabbari after the alleged assault.
Majors, who appeared in the courtroom alongside his attorneys and current girlfriend, Meagan Goode, remained stoic as the verdict was read. Judge Michael Gaffey has set the sentencing for February 6, where Majors could face up to a year in jail or probation.
The incident leading to Majors’ arrest occurred in March when he allegedly assaulted Jabbari, a choreographer he met on the set of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” in a private vehicle in New York City. Jabbari’s testimony detailed a violent altercation over a text message from another woman, resulting in physical injuries to her.
The prosecution, led by Kelli Galloway, painted a picture of Majors as manipulative and controlling throughout their two-year relationship. The jury was presented with text messages where Majors had threatened suicide and discouraged Jabbari from seeking medical attention for a head wound.
In a twist, it was revealed that Majors, concerned about Jabbari’s mental state, was the one who called 911 the next morning. Chaudhry, Majors’ defense attorney, countered the accusations by suggesting that Jabbari was the aggressor and had fabricated the allegations out of spite post-breakup.
The legal battle has had significant repercussions on Majors’ professional life. His burgeoning career, marked by appearances in “Ant-Man 3,” “Creed III,” and “Magazine Dreams,” has been impacted by the allegations. Searchlight Pictures pulled “Magazine Dreams” from its release schedule, and Majors has been dropped by his PR team, management, and cut from the film “The Man in My Basement.” However, he continues to play a significant role in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe.
