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A verdict could come Monday in the trial of Marvel star Jonathan Majors, who is accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.
The jury began deliberating Thursday afternoon and had not reached a verdict by the end of Friday.
Earlier this week, Judge Michael Gaffey allowed the release of numerous pieces of evidence, including text messages, photos, footage, a recording of the actor describing himself as a “great man” and the 911 call from the night of the alleged attack.
The texts show Majors stopping Jabbari from going to the hospital after a separate alleged altercation in 2022, saying, “It could lead to an investigation even if you lie and they suspect something.”
Meanwhile, in an audio recording, Majors can be heard telling the dancer that he needs a “great woman” similar to Michelle Obama. A video showed the couple fighting on the streets of New York.
In closing arguments, the defense called Jabbari a “liar” and accused her of “revenge parties” after the alleged assault. Prosecutors called the private driver a “biased witness against the man who paid him.”
Majors was supported throughout the process by his current girlfriend, Meagan Good.
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ICYMI: Key moments of the trial
From intense videos to tearful testimonies, Michelle Del Rey summarizes the most explosive revelations from the trial:
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Disney removes “Majors” film from release calendar due to physical assault
Walt Disney Studios has pulled Magazine Dreams, an upcoming drama starring Jonathan Majors, from its release schedule pending the star's rescheduled assault trial.
Elijah Bynum's film about an aspiring bodybuilder (Majors) who struggles to find human connection was originally scheduled to premiere on December 8th. The Independent has contacted Disney for comment.
A New York judge ruled this week that the 33-year-old American actor will face domestic violence charges after rejecting the defense's request to dismiss the case.
In March of this year, Majors was accused of assaulting his then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Majors has denied the claim and accused Jabbari of attacking him.
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A shocking 911 call has been revealed
Jonathan Majors reportedly called 911 in court Wednesday following the alleged assault in March 2023, People reported.
“Hey, how are you, is this medical?” Majors asked the 911 dispatcher, according to a recording. He said he believed his then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari “attempted suicide, I think.”
Despite the Marvel star's description, prosecutors insisted Jabbari was not suicidal but rather distraught after an emotional evening. That call led to his arrest, a three-hour hospital stay and a police investigation.
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Bombshell SMS messages revealed: 'I'm a monster'
Text by Jonathan Majors to Grace Jabbari
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Chilling tone between Majors and Jabbari revealed
In the recording, Majors was upset with Jabbari after she came home drunk.
He described himself as a “great man” and needed a “great woman” like Michelle Obama or Coretta Scott King.
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September 2022 – Text messages (revealed in court) appear to show Mr Majors admitting to hurting Jabbari when they lived in London. He told her not to go to the hospital for treatment of her injuries, the texts show.
March 25, 2023 – Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York on five misdemeanor counts of assault, harassment and strangulation after allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.
According to People , he was handed three counts of third-degree assault, second-degree aggravated harassment, three counts of third-degree attempted assault and second-degree harassment.
March 26, 2023 – Mr. Majors' attorney releases a statement claiming he is innocent and is indeed a victim of a crime.
“Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and a proven victim of an altercation with a woman he knows. “We are quickly gathering evidence and presenting it to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will soon be dropped,” said his lawyer Priya Chaudhry.
March 26, 2023 – The US Army withdraws recruitment advertisements with Mr. Majors after the arrest.
April 18, 2023 – Mr. Majors' PR firm is reportedly parting ways with the actor.
April 27, 2023 – Judge grants Grace Jabbari a full interim protection order against Mr. Majors.
May 9, 2023 – Mr. Majors appears in court for the first time.
June 21, 2023 – Mr. Majors filed a domestic violence complaint against Ms. Jabbari.
October 25, 2023 – Ms. Jabbari is arrested for assault and criminal mischief. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office ultimately decided not to pursue a case against the woman.
November 29, 2023 – Trial begins.
Michelle Del Rey16. December 2023 06:00
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“I won’t go to the doctor if you don’t feel safe with me”: Explosive texts revealed
Text by Jonathan Majors to Grace Jabbari
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Pictures show Grace Jabbari's hairline fracture on her finger
Grace Jabbari's finger injury
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Grace Jabbari's injured finger
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Jonathan Majors complains during the recording: “I'm a great man.”
Jonathan Majors calls himself a “great man” and compares himself to Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama in an audio recording played during his assault trial.
The evidence released Wednesday includes text messages in which Majors threatened suicide and an audio recording of an argument in which Majors told Jabbari she needed to act more like Coretta Scott King or Michelle Obama.
In the recording, which dates back to September 2022, Majors can be heard asking Jabbari if she really loves him. When she says she does, he replies, “Then how dare you come home drunk and disturb the peace of our home when we have a plan?”
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“Pretty little lies”: Defense attorney accuses Jabbari of being untruthful
Michelle Del Rey16. December 2023 00:00