Marvel actor Jonathan Majors found guilty of assaulting ex-girlfriend in New York Trial

Jonathan Majors, recognized for his role as Kang in Marvel movies, has been convicted in a New York trial for assaulting former girlfriend Grace Jabbari.

Jabbari detailed sustaining injuries like a fractured finger, bruises, and severe pain during the March altercation.

Majors, 34, could face a year in jail and has been removed from future Marvel projects.

The jury’s decision came after three days of deliberation, with Majors showing minimal reaction as the verdict was delivered.

Marvel promptly announced their disassociation from Majors for upcoming projects post-verdict.

The incident occurred in a car when Jabbari saw a text on Majors’ phone from another woman which said: “Wish I was kissing you right now.”

Prosecutors claimed Majors forcibly tried to retrieve the phone, by grabbing her, twisting her arm behind her back and hitting her in the head.

While convicted on two domestic violence charges including assault causing physical injury and harassment, Majors was acquitted of aggravated harassment and assault with intent charges.

The prosecution portrayed the assault as part of Majors’ pattern of controlling behavior, presenting recordings and messages as evidence.

Amid threatening messages and arguments, Majors compared Jabbari to historical figures’ wives and emphasized her need to make sacrifices for him.

Majors didn’t testify, with his defense stating Jabbari assaulted him in a jealous rage.

Majors had filed a counter lawsuit in June, accusing Jabbari of aggression, but prosecutors didn’t press charges due to insufficient evidence.

Sentencing is scheduled for February, along with a renewed protection order prohibiting contact with Jabbari.

Jabbari’s lawyer expressed her satisfaction with the verdict, urging other abused individuals to speak up.

Majors’ attorney acknowledged the jury’s decision not to find intent to cause injuries, expressing Majors’ gratitude for support.

Manhattan’s District Attorney highlighted the prevalence of emotional abuse in intimate partner violence cases.

The relationship between Majors and Jabbari began two years earlier the set of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, where she was a movement coach.

Marvel postponed the release of ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,’ where Majors was set to play the lead villain, following his arrest.

Similarly, the release of ‘Magazine Dreams’ faced delays due to the allegations.

Source-BBC