Marvel actor Jonathan Majors was found guilty of two misdemeanor counts of harassment and assault during his Manhattan court appearance on Monday, December 18.
According Variety, Majors was in court for domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend Gace Jabbari. Although he was convicted of two misdemeanors, he was acquitted of one count each of third-degree intentional assault and second-degree aggravated harassment.
Judge Michael Gaffey, who presided over the trial, set the sentencing date for February 6. Jonathan Majors is said to face up to a year in jail or potentially probation. During the trial, the six-person jury asked to hear the definition of second-degree harassment.
By definition, it is when a person is guilty of “intent to harass, annoy or alarm” another person, as well as “hitting, pushing, kicking or subjecting that other person to physical contact, or attempting or threatening to do the same.” “
The jury also asked to review surveillance footage. They heard testimony from a woman who was in a nightclub with Jabbari after Jonathan Majors allegedly assaulted her.
Earlier this spring, Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York City after he allegedly assaulted Jabbari. After Jabbari saw a text message from another woman, he said Majors hit her in the head. The injury caused bruising, swelling and pain.
Prosecutor alleges Jonathan Majors was manipulative and controlling during his two-year relationship with ex-girlfriend
Meanwhile, prosecutor Kelli Galloway alleged during the trial that Jonathan Majors was manipulative and controlling during his two-year relationship with Grace Jabbari.
Jurors were shown text messages between Majors and Jabbari just before the incident. He had threatened to commit suicide over a previous disagreement. The actor also advised Jabbari not to go to the hospital to treat another head injury.
However, while testifying, Jabbari stated that he did not want to involve the police. It was Jonathan Majors who called 9-1-1 the next morning with concerns about his mental state. Majors returned to his Chelsea residence and discovered Jabbari sleeping on the floor.
During his final speech, Galloway stated: “This really comes down to four simple words: control, domination, manipulation and abuse. [Those are the] tactics used by those who commit domestic violence against their partners, against Grace.”
Senior advocate Priya Chaudhry also spoke after the verdict. “It’s clear that the jury did not believe Grace Jabbari’s story about what happened in the van,” Chaudhry said. “Because they discovered that Mr. Majors did not intentionally cause any injuries. We are grateful for that.”
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn