New York jury finds Jonathan Majors guilty of assault and harassment of ex-girlfriend
Jonathan Majors was convicted of one count of reckless assault in the 3rd degree and a non-criminal charge of harassment as a violation
Actor Jonathan Majors was found guilty by a New York jury of assault and harassment of his former girlfriend during a domestic dispute.
The Marvel franchise star faced four misdemeanour charges for misdemeanour assault, aggravated assault and harassment. Ultimately, he was convicted of third-degree assault and second-degree harassment, according to The Guardian.
However, the actor was acquitted on another assault charge and one count of aggravated harassment.
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Before reaching a verdict on Monday, December 18, the jury deliberated for about four and a half hours. Priya Chaudhry, an attorney for Majors, told CNN in a statement that he "still has faith in the process and looks forward to fully clearing his name."
The incident that led to the trial involved a domestic dispute in March, involving Majors and his former girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Majors had previously pleaded not guilty to misdemeanour charges of assault and aggravated harassment.
Prosecutors claimed during closing arguments that Majors "didn't hesitate to use physical violence" against Jabbari. He allegedly twisted her right arm behind her back and then "struck a blow" to her head. Majors' attorney alleged that the accusations are "fake" and that Jabbari was the aggressor.
The incident that led to the trial involved a domestic dispute in March, involving Majors and his former girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Majors had previously pleaded not guilty to misdemeanour charges of assault and aggravated harassment.
Prosecutors claimed during closing arguments that Majors "didn't hesitate to use physical violence" against Jabbari. He allegedly twisted her right arm behind her back and then "struck a blow" to her head. Majors' attorney alleged that the accusations are "fake" and that Jabbari was the aggressor.
While Majors was present in the New York City courtroom during the proceedings, he did not testify. The New York Times reported that on December 5, Jabbari testified that she was assaulted by Majors in the backseat of a car during the dispute. Prosecutors claimed the incident took place after Jabbari noticed a romantic text message someone had sent him on his phone.
"We are gratified to see justice served by today's guilty verdict. Ms. Jabbari testified publicly and truthfully, even though reliving these traumatic events on the witness stand was obviously painful," Jabbari's attorneys said in a statement. "We are grateful to the jurors and the Judge for their attention and patience, and to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office for their hard work and support."
