Marvel star Jonathan Majors appeared in court for the start of his trial on misdemeanor assault and harassment charges with a bible in hand and the full support of his girlfriend, Meagan Good.
The actor was seen arriving at court with Good, dressed formally and walking hand in hand. The two began dating two months after Majors was first arrested on charges and have remained strong despite their legal troubles.
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It’s been eight months since Majors was charged with misdemeanor assault and harassment in connection with an alleged domestic dispute with Grace Jabbari. Today, he finally had his first day in court and came with his girlfriend, Meagan Good, clutching a bible, according to reports.
The pair were seen holding hands as they entered the building, holding back the camera flashes after exiting the black vehicle. They reportedly began dating around May, nearly a year after Good finalized the end of her nine-year marriage to DeVon Franklin.
Jonathan Majors entered court holding hands with Meagan Good entering Day 1 of his trial on charges of misdemeanor assault and harassment.
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For his court appearance, Majors opted for an all-black formal for the court visit, wearing a long coat, a suit with a tie, and completed the look with matching sunglasses. Instead, Good opted for an ankle-length black dress paired with a gray coat.
All the Details About the Charges Against Jonathan Majors
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Back in March, police released a statement saying that Majors was involved in a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman, later identified as Grace Jabbari.
“The victim informed the police that he had been attacked,” said a police representative at the time, per Many people. “Officers placed the 33-year-old man into custody without incident. The victim suffered minor head and neck injuries and was taken to an area hospital in a stable condition.”
Two days after his arrest, Majors was charged with multiple misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment. These include three counts of assault in the third degree, one count of aggravated harassment in the second degree and three counts of attempted assault in the third degree.
In addition to detailing the charges, the suit filed by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office against Majors also details the altercation between the actor and the victim.
It said that Majors hit her “about the face with an open hand, causing severe pain and a cut behind her ear” and that he grabbed her roughly by the arms and neck, “causing significant bruising and pain.”
He has lost many opportunities as a result of the allegations
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Although Majors’ innocence has yet to be proven, he has faced various consequences since his initial arrest. According to reports, the actor has lost many opportunities, amounting to millions of dollars, related to film projects, each Deadline.
He was dropped from the film adaptation of Walter Mosley’s 2004 novel, “The Man in My Basement,” a project he was set to executive produce. Additionally, negotiations for his role in a biopic about the late musician Otis Redding fell through, and he was no longer considered for the film. It was also reported that Majors will no longer appear in advertising campaigns for the Texas Rangers MLB team.
Amid the loss of this project, the public relations company representing the star of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” chose to cut ties with him, and the same decision was made by his manager. The actor also stepped down from being a board member of the Gotham Film and Media Institute.
Will Jonathan Majors accept a Plea Agreement?
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In the meantime, it is likely that the actor will not accept a plea deal during the proceedings. It stems from the fact that he has denied the allegations against him and insists that he is innocent.
“Jonathan Majors is innocent and did not wrong anyone. We have provided the District Attorney with irrefutable evidence that the accusations are false. We are confident that he will be fully acquitted,” said the actor’s lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, in a statement to the press..
On the prosecution’s side, it appears they will build their case against Majors with the help of multiple alleged abuse victims. follow Diversityseveral women have come forward since his arrest in March and are cooperating with Majors’ prosecutors.
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