In recent news, actor Jonathan Majors' sentencing hearing has been delayed due to several post-conviction motions filed by his defense team. Majors, best known for his role in the film Creed III, faced charges related to an alleged altercation with his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in New York City in March 2023.
The judge informed Majors at the beginning of his misdemeanor trial that he could potentially be sentenced to up to one year in prison. In December, Majors was found guilty on charges of misdemeanor assault in the third degree, recklessly causing physical injury, as well as harassment in the second degree in the domestic violence case. However, he was acquitted of misdemeanor assault with intent to cause physical injury and misdemeanor aggravated harassment in the second degree.
According to Jabbari's testimony, the incident occurred after a night out when she discovered a flirtatious text message on Majors' phone from another woman. When she took his phone from his hands, he allegedly twisted her arm. She described feeling a strong blow to her head, leaving her stunned and frightened.
The guilty verdict in December had a significant impact on Majors' career trajectory. Prior to the trial, he had been cast in prominent roles such as starring alongside Michael B. Jordan in Creed III and portraying the villainous character Kang the Conqueror in Marvel's Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. However, Marvel Studios removed him from their roster immediately following the December verdict. Additionally, Searchlight Pictures returned the film rights for Magazine Dreams, a highly anticipated film where Majors was set to play an amateur bodybuilder. The movie had generated early awards buzz before Disney withdrew it from its release schedule. Furthermore, Majors lost the lead role of Dennis Rodman in an upcoming biopic about the controversial NBA player.
Throughout his 14-day trial, Majors chose not to testify, and he consistently avoided reporters' inquiries at the Manhattan courthouse. However, he broke his silence in a Good Morning America interview in January. Expressing his shock and fear, Majors questioned how the guilty verdict was possible based on the evidence presented by the prosecution.
The morning after the altercation, Majors returned to their shared penthouse and found the bedroom door locked. He made a 911 call, stating that he did not know what had happened to Jabbari. When the police arrived at their Manhattan penthouse, Jabbari had to be taken to the hospital for treatment of a hairline fracture in her middle finger and a cut to her ear. Majors was subsequently arrested in his living room.
During the trial, Assistant District Attorney Kelli Galaway emphasized that this was not a 'he said-she said' case but rather one with substantial evidence supporting Jabbari's claims. Galaway presented alleged text messages exchanged between Majors and Jabbari from September 2022, where Majors referred to himself as a 'monster and horrible man' and seemed to admit to previous instances of physical violence. Galaway also played audio recordings of Majors referring to himself as a 'great man' during a previous argument with Jabbari, stating that he needed support comparable to that of Michelle Obama or Coretta Scott King.
In the Good Morning America interview, Majors once again invoked the name of Coretta Scott King when referring to his current girlfriend, Meagan Good. Good, who attended his trial daily, has not publicly commented on their relationship since the verdict. Following the interview, Bernice King, the youngest child of Martin Luther King Jr., tweeted, 'My mother wasn't a prop,' although she did not directly mention Majors.
It is important to remember that domestic violence is a serious issue, and support is available for those who may be experiencing it. If you or someone you know is facing domestic violence, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. The hotline offers confidential and toll-free support 24/7, and assistance is available in more than 170 languages.
The delay in Jonathan Majors' sentencing hearing allows for further legal proceedings and considerations. As the case continues to unfold, the implications for both his personal life and professional career remain uncertain.
