Marvel Star Jonathan Majors Escapes Jail Time, Receives Probation
Jonathan Majors, the US actor known for his roles in Marvel films, has been sentenced to probation following his conviction for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, British choreographer Grace Jabbari. Majors, who was dropped by Marvel in light of his conviction, will undergo a 52-week domestic violence intervention program as part of his probationary terms. The actor, found guilty of third-degree assault and second-degree harassment, narrowly avoided jail time.
Under the ruling of Justice Michael Gaffey of the state Supreme Court in Manhattan, Majors is required to continue mental health therapy and complete an “in-person batterer’s intervention program” in Los Angeles, where he resides. The decision for conditional discharge stemmed from the mutual agreement between both parties involved that jail time was not warranted for the charges at hand.
Previously known for his portrayal of the villain Kang the Conqueror in Marvel productions such as “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and the Disney+ series “Loki,” Majors’ career trajectory faces uncertainty following his conviction. In her impact statement, Jabbari expressed enduring emotional and physical pain resulting from the assault.
The incident occurred in New York when Jabbari discovered a text message on Majors’ phone from another woman. When she attempted to retrieve the phone, Majors allegedly assaulted her, resulting in a fractured finger, bruising, and a cut behind her ear. Majors denied the allegations and even filed charges against Jabbari, alleging that she had assaulted him. However, prosecutors deemed his claims to lack merit.
Exiting the courtroom, Majors declined to comment on the sentencing. In a recent interview with ABC News, he expressed shock at the guilty verdict and maintained hope for a return to his career in Hollywood, stating, “I pray that I do.” The aftermath of Majors’ conviction serves as a cautionary tale highlighting the complexities surrounding domestic violence and its ramifications within the entertainment industry.
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