Marvel star Jonathan Majors, known for his roles in Creed III and Ant-Man, is set to stand trial for assault charges brought against him by his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. The alleged assault reportedly occurred in March and resulted in injuries including bruises and a broken finger for Ms. Jabbari. If convicted, Majors could face up to a year in prison.
The actor vehemently denies the charges and has even brought a counter-complaint against Jabbari, claiming that she attacked him. The incident took place shortly after Majors presented an award at the 2023 Oscars and subsequently got arrested. The trial, which has faced multiple delays, is finally scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
Majors’ lawyer asserts his client’s innocence, stating that there is video footage and witness testimony supporting his claim that he was the victim. However, the charges have already had significant consequences for Majors’ career. He has been dropped by his management and PR firm following the allegations.
The repercussions have also spread to Marvel, the popular comic book franchise that had cast Majors as the primary villain in upcoming projects. Now, the studio must reconsider spinoffs and series revolving around him. In fact, Marvel has even postponed the release dates for two highly anticipated Avengers films, The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars, due to the turmoil surrounding Majors.
Additionally, the United States Army has decided to temporarily remove advertisements featuring Majors as part of a recruitment campaign. The army states that they want to wait for the investigation to conclude before making any judgments.
As the trial finally gets underway, all eyes will be on both Majors and Jabbari as they present their cases. The outcome of this high-profile trial will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences for the careers of those involved and will continue to impact the entertainment industry as a whole. Stay tuned for further updates as the trial progresses.
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