Actor Jonathan Majors, best known for his roles in Creed III and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is facing renewed scrutiny after audio evidence surfaced in his assault case involving ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. The revelations have reignited public debate over celebrity influence in the justice system.
Majors was convicted in December 2023 of misdemeanor assault and harassment stemming from a March 2023 altercation with Jabbari. The incident reportedly occurred in a for-hire SUV in Manhattan after Jabbari confronted Majors over a text message from another woman. During the trial, Jabbari testified that Majors twisted her arm behind her back and fractured her finger. Prosecutors presented photos of her injuries, including bruises and a cut to her ear, as evidence.
In recent weeks, Rolling Stone reported on newly uncovered audio recordings in which it appears that Majors admitted to assaulting Jabbari. In the recording, Jabbari confronts him about the incident, to which he responds, “I aggressed you,” acknowledging his actions. Now there is new concern about how Majors avoided jail time despite the admission and her documented injuries.
Majors was sentenced to one year of probation and required to complete a domestic violence counseling program. Manhattan prosecutors did not seek incarceration, citing his lack of prior criminal history. However, Assistant District Attorney Kelli Galaway argued that Majors showed a “complete lack of remorse” and warned he might reoffend without serious intervention.
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The case has drawn widespread criticism, with legal experts and advocates pointing to disparities in how high-profile individuals are treated compared to ordinary citizens. Critics argue that Majors’ fame and financial resources may have contributed to the leniency of his sentence. Public reactions have been mixed, with some calling for accountability while others defend the actor’s right to appeal his conviction.
Majors has consistently denied wrongdoing and maintains that Jabbari was the aggressor during their altercation. His legal team has announced plans to appeal the verdict and continues to assert his innocence. Meanwhile, Majors’ career has taken a significant hit; he was dropped from Marvel Studios projects following his conviction and is now attempting to rebuild his image with upcoming roles, including Magazine Dreams.
The release of the audio evidence adds another layer of complexity to an already contentious case.
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