Jonathan Majors’ Defense Rests After One Day of Witness Testimony in Domestic Violence Trial
In a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday, the defense team for actor Jonathan Majors wrapped up its case in a domestic violence trial that has captured headlines in recent weeks. Majors, known for his roles in Marvel films and TV shows, chose not to testify against charges alleging he assaulted his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
The defense’s strategy included calling three witnesses – a doctor, a police officer, and Majors’ agent – to the stand. The first witness, a medical expert named Dr. Tammy Weiner, cast doubt on the severity of the injuries Jabbari claimed to have suffered during an incident in the back of a for-hire SUV in March.
“I don’t see evidence of a strong blow to the earlobe here because I’d expect to see a significant amount of bruising or swelling, and I don’t see that,” Dr. Weiner told the court.
Majors, 34, dressed in a dark grey suit, sat at the defense table while his current girlfriend, actress Meagan Good, was seated behind him. The actor pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of assault and aggravated harassment.
Despite the defense’s attempt to have the case dismissed for lack of evidence, the trial continued with the presentation of defense witnesses. Earlier in the day, the Manhattan district attorney’s office had concluded its case, featuring an expert in domestic violence and testimony from Jabbari herself.
Closing statements and jury deliberations are scheduled for Thursday.
Jabbari previously testified that Majors left her with a bloodied ear and broken finger after an altercation in the SUV. The dispute reportedly arose when she grabbed Majors’ phone and discovered a text message from another woman.
The court released evidence, including photos of Jabbari’s injuries and a 911 call made by Majors the morning after the incident. In the call, Majors reported his “ex-partner” unconscious in his apartment.
Additional evidence included a recording in which Majors urged Jabbari to emulate figures like Michelle Obama and Coretta Scott King, stating, “I’m a great man. A GREAT man. I am doing great things, not just for me but for my culture and for the world.”
Majors and Jabbari, who met on the set of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” have been at the center of a legal saga that began with their on-set romance. Jabbari testified she became fearful of Majors after he lost his temper during a conversation about her ex-boyfriend.
Majors, famous for his roles in “Ant-Man” films and the Disney+ show “Loki,” is slated to appear as Kang the Conqueror in upcoming Marvel productions, including “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
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