9-4-2024 (NEW YORK) Jonathan Majors, the Hollywood star known for his roles in blockbuster hits, has been sentenced to one year of domestic-violence counselling following charges of assaulting his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Justice Michael Gaffey of the state Supreme Court in Manhattan handed down the sentence on Monday (Apr 8), after Majors was found guilty of third-degree assault and second-degree harassment against Jabbari.
Despite facing the possibility of a year in jail, prosecutors opted for counselling as part of Majors’ sentence, alongside the requirement for him to continue therapy and maintain distance from Jabbari.
Majors’ lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. However, in a recent development, Jabbari filed a civil complaint against Majors in Manhattan federal court, alleging defamation, assault, battery, and emotional distress.
The 34-year-old actor gained prominence for his role in the acclaimed film “The Last Black Man In San Francisco” in 2019, followed by notable performances in “Creed III” and “Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania”.
His portrayal of the villainous Kang the Conqueror in Marvel Studios productions was highly anticipated, with expectations of reprising the role in the upcoming 2026 release, “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty”. However, Majors’ legal issues led to a rupture in his relationship with Marvel, which severed ties following the conviction.
Additionally, Disney removed Majors’ project, “Magazine Dreams”, from its release calendar last October, further complicating his professional trajectory.
The criminal charges against Majors stemmed from a March 2023 incident in which Jabbari, his then-girlfriend, suffered injuries including a broken finger and swollen arm and ear during an altercation in a hired SUV. Testifying against Majors, Jabbari described the attack, stating that it ensued after she saw a text on his phone from another woman. She recounted Majors twisting her arm and striking her head, alleging a pattern of violent behaviour.
Assistant District Attorney Kelli Galaway highlighted Majors’ lack of remorse and history of abuse towards Jabbari, underscoring the necessity for intervention through domestic violence programming to prevent further offences.
During the trial, Majors did not testify. His defence contended that Jabbari instigated the altercation and falsely accused him post-breakup. The trial spanned two weeks, with jurors acquitting Majors on two other charges.
