The sentencing of actor Jonathan Majors in his high-profile assault and harassment case has been postponed. The former Marvel star, who was convicted last year of assault and harassment against his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, was scheduled to appear in a New York courtroom for his sentencing on Tuesday morning. However, motions filed by Majors’ legal team have led to the delay.
Instead of appearing in person, Majors will now virtually attend a hearing at 11:15 a.m. Pacific time, where his team’s latest efforts will be addressed. The specifics of these motions remain undisclosed, leaving room for speculation about their potential impact on the case.
Majors, 34, faces a possible sentence of up to a year in prison following his conviction. The Manhattan jury found him guilty of one count of assault in the third degree and one count of harassment in the second degree against Jabbari. However, he was acquitted of a separate assault charge and aggravated harassment.
The trial, which lasted two weeks and faced multiple delays, shed light on Majors’ alleged “cruel and manipulative pattern of psychological and physical abuse,” as described by prosecutors in their opening statements. The incident leading to his arrest occurred on March 25, 2022, when Majors allegedly assaulted Jabbari during a car ride in Manhattan. The confrontation was triggered by Jabbari reading a romantic text message sent to Majors’ phone by another woman. The assault resulted in Jabbari suffering a fractured middle finger and being struck in the face.
Throughout the trial, emotional testimony from Jabbari, damning audio recordings of Majors criticizing her, and grainy video footage of her in a club after the incident were presented as evidence. Additionally, text messages were reviewed, revealing that Majors had discouraged Jabbari from seeking medical attention after a previous altercation in September 2022, which had left her with a head injury.
The consequences of Majors’ actions have been severe, with his promising Hollywood career abruptly halted. Studios have shelved upcoming film projects involving the actor, management firms have reportedly dropped him, and he has been cut from ad campaigns. Marvel, with whom Majors had been working closely, also severed ties with him following the guilty verdict, although the reasons behind their decision remain undisclosed.
Despite the mixed verdict, Majors’ attorney, Priya Chaudhry, expressed her client’s positive outlook and hinted at future developments. Chaudhry’s statement in December conveyed Majors’ gratitude towards his loved ones and supporters, as well as his faith in the legal process and his determination to clear his name.
