Jonathan Majors, the rising Hollywood star known for his roles in Marvel films, TV shows, and Creed three, has been found guilty on some charges stemming from a domestic incident with his former girlfriend. Majors was charged following an altercation that took place in March of this year between him and his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabari.
Jabari alleged that Majors struck her on her head and arm. This argument was backed up by a doctor's testimony during the trial stating that she had a fracture on her finger. The jury found Majors guilty on one count of assault and another of harassment but acquitted him on two other charges.
Looking specifically at the guilty verdicts, it was determined that Majors was guilty of 'reckless' assault as opposed to 'intentional' assault, indicating that the jury did not believe there was direct intent to harm but that Majors acted with a conscious disregard. Furthermore, the harassment charge denoted a violation, not rising to the level of a criminal offense.
In New York State, a misdemeanor offense is punishable by up to a year in jail, while a violation is punishable by up to 15 days. As such, the judge will need to evaluate the possible sentencing, which could range from no time imposed to up to a year in jail.
Beyond the criminal charges, Majors' reputation has taken a significant hit. The actor was on the brink of becoming a household name. His potential fall from grace will not only affect him personally but may also impact his professional career. Majors' breakout film, Magazine Dreams, was set to be a contender for this year's Oscars, but the current situation could hamper that.
His association with Disney for the upcoming Marvel films poses another challenge. Majors was slated to star as the villainous character Kang in two upcoming Marvel films. Given that these films are expected to gross a significant amount at the box office, Disney now has a layered decision to make, considering Majors' guilty charges. The predicament becomes more complex considering Disney's family-friendly image, a status that could conflict with keeping an actor found guilty of assault and harassment.
