A New York jury delivered a verdict finding actor Jonathan Majors guilty of assault and harassment.
This was against his former girlfriend during a domestic dispute.
Rising to fame through roles in Disney’s Marvel franchise and “Creed III,” Majors faced one count of reckless assault in the 3rd degree and a non-criminal charge of harassment.
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He was, however, acquitted on one assault charge and a count of aggravated harassment.
Exiting the courthouse, he left without offering any comments to the media.
His attorney, Priya Chaudhry, said Majors “still has faith in the process and looks forward to fully clearing his name.”
Following the verdict, a source disclosed that Marvel Studios would no longer proceed with future projects involving Majors.
Initially, he was to play the antagonist Kang in the upcoming “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.”
Marvel, on the other hand, declined to comment on the matter.
The jury, after about four and a half hours of deliberation, reached the verdict in a trial that commenced on December 4.
The case revolved around a March domestic dispute between Majors and his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
Majors, who had pleaded not guilty to misdemeanour charges, faced allegations of being physically violence during the altercation.
Despite Majors not taking the stand during the trial, his presence was consistent in the New York City courtroom.
The prosecution contended that Majors, without hesitation, used physical force against Jabbari during the dispute.
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Cheating allegations
Jabbari, in her testimony, claimed Majors assaulted her in a car in March.
Her discovery of a romantic text message on his phone from someone else brought all this.
The guilty verdict was met with satisfaction by Jabbari’s attorneys, who praised her truthful testimony.
Jonathan Majors’ once-promising career, marked by notable roles in Marvel films and series, now faces uncertainty.
With legal troubles halting his trajectory, Majors could potentially face up to a year in prison for the assault conviction, along with a maximum of 15 days in jail and a $250 fine for the harassment violation.
Sentencing is scheduled for February 6 next year.
