No respite for Jonathan Majors as his domestic assault case gets extended yet again. The Marvel actor was expected to receive his sentence in the domestic assault charge this week but the sentencing has now been delayed to April 8 due to motions filed by his legal team to set aside the verdict.&nbsp;

As the sentencing has been deferred to April, the presiding judge said that the new date will give prosecutors in the case some time to respond to these motions.&nbsp;

The sentencing was happening a month after he was convicted of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. In late 2023, the jury found&nbsp;the Marvel actor guilty of two misdemeanour counts of harassment and assault but acquitted him on two other counts stemming from an incident that occurred last March.

Majors wasn’t present to hear the verdict but appeared virtually since he lives out of the state where the case is going on. Based on his charges, he could face up to a year in jail.

<h2>Majors was fired from MCU after allegations sprung up</h2>

Jonathan Majors was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-jonathan-majors-dropped-from-marvel-films-after-being-found-guilty-of-assault-671104">fired from Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe</a>, in which he played the villainous Kang the Conqueror and was expected to appear in upcoming instalments. He was also dropped by his manager, Entertainment 360, and his publicity firm, the Lede Company.&nbsp;

<h2>What ensued between Jonathan and Grace?</h2>

Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari were a thing when they met on the set of Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. She worked as a movement coordinator on the film set. Things were good between them until the fateful night when they fought as she caught him cheating. She caught flirty text messages on his phone from another woman as they were coming back from a party.&nbsp;

The actor was arrested on March 25, 2023, after he assaulted Grace Jabbari in the backseat of a private vehicle. During the two-week trial, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-jonathan-majors-ex-testifies-on-assault-felt-like-i-had-been-hit-by-a-bus-667424">Grace told jurors</a> that Majors forcefully retrieved his phone from her, resulting in injuries to her head and finger.

Majors denied that he assaulted Jabbari. After he was convicted, Jonathan appeared on Good Morning America in which he continued to deny any wrongdoing and said he only regrets not breaking up with Jabbari sooner.

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No respite for Jonathan Majors as his domestic assault case gets extended yet again. The Marvel actor was expected to receive his sentence in the domestic assault charge this week but the sentencing has now been delayed to April 8 due to motions filed by his legal team to set aside the verdict.

No respite for Jonathan Majors as his domestic assault case gets extended yet again. The Marvel actor was expected to receive his sentence in the domestic assault charge this week but the sentencing has now been delayed to April 8 due to motions filed by his legal team to set aside the verdict. As the sentencing has been deferred to April, the presiding judge said that the new date will give prosecutors in the case some time to respond to these motions. The sentencing was happening a month after he was convicted of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. In late 2023, the jury found the Marvel actor guilty of two misdemeanour counts of harassment and assault but acquitted him on two other counts stemming from an incident that occurred last March. Majors wasn’t present to hear the verdict but appeared virtually since he lives out of the state where the case is going on. Based on his charges, he could face up to a year in jail. Majors was fired from MCU after allegations sprung up Jonathan Majors was fired from Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe, in which he played the villainous Kang the Conqueror and was expected to appear in upcoming instalments. He was also dropped by his manager, Entertainment 360, and his publicity firm, the Lede Company. What ensued between Jonathan and Grace? Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari were a thing when they met on the set of Marvel’s Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. She worked as a movement coordinator on the film set. Things were good between them until the fateful night when they fought as she caught him cheating. She caught flirty text messages on his phone from another woman as they were coming back from a party. The actor was arrested on March 25, 2023, after he assaulted Grace Jabbari in the backseat of a private vehicle. During the two-week trial, Grace told jurors that Majors forcefully retrieved his phone from her, resulting in injuries to her head and finger. Majors denied that he assaulted Jabbari. After he was convicted, Jonathan appeared on Good Morning America in which he continued to deny any wrongdoing and said he only regrets not breaking up with Jabbari sooner. Killer Mike breaks silence on misdemeanor battery charge after Grammy incident

Jonathan Majors assault case: Sentencing delayed to April

Giving his first interview since the recent assault and harassment conviction, actor Jonathan Majors expressed his desire to continue working in Hollywood, emphasising that he hopes for a second chance in life while also acknowledging it ultimately depends on "God's plan and timing".

Speaking on ABC's Good Morning America, Majors responded to questions about deserving a second chance, stating, "I pray I do, but it’s God’s plan and God’s timing. I think I do. I hope other people think that."&nbsp;

The 34-year-old actor was convicted of one misdemeanour assault charge and one harassment violation related to a March altercation with his then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Despite being acquitted of another assault charge and aggravated harassment, Marvel Studios and Disney swiftly dropped him from all upcoming projects after the verdict.

The acclaimed actor, known for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, expressed shock at the jury's decision. "I was absolutely shocked and afraid," Majors said during the interview.&nbsp;

He questioned the verdict based on the evidence presented and discussed his feelings upon hearing it. "I’m standing there and the verdict comes down. I say, ‘How is that possible based on the evidence, based off the prosecution’s evidence, let alone our evidence? How is that possible?” the actor added.

Marvel Studios had cast Majors as the antagonist Kang the Conqueror, a role spanning multiple films and series. His abrupt removal led to uncertainties about the future of several projects such as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, scheduled for release in May 2026. Disney is yet to confirm whether the role will be recast or if the storyline will take a new direction.

Majors faces the possibility of up to a year in jail for the assault conviction. His sentencing is scheduled for February 6.&nbsp;

The dispute between Majors and Jabbari started in a chauffeured car and later continued on Manhattan's streets. Jabbari accused Majors of assault, including hitting her in the head and fracturing her middle finger. Majors, in turn, claimed the injuries were a result of a struggle over his phone, refuting Jabbari's account of events.

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During the interview, Majors discussed the events of that night, claiming he wouldn't have picked Jabbari up or put her back in the car if given the chance to relive the situation. "I would’ve gotten out of that car and ran — immediately," he said.

He admitted to staying in an unhealthy relationship out of fear, acknowledging red flags months before the incident. "I should have been brave," he stated. "I should have said, ‘No this isn’t working,’ and I should have walked away and I didn’t."

In response, Brittany Henderson, an attorney for Jabbari, released a statement criticizing Majors for not taking accountability for his actions and suggesting a lack of remorse.

Majors concluded the interview by expressing his readiness to share his side of the story, emphasising the importance of responsibility and bravery in light of personal and career challenges.

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Giving his first interview since the recent assault and harassment conviction, actor Jonathan Majors expressed his desire to continue working in Hollywood, emphasising that he hopes for a second chance in life while also acknowledging it ultimately depends on "God's plan and timing".

Giving his first interview since the recent assault and harassment conviction, actor Jonathan Majors expressed his desire to continue working in Hollywood, emphasising that he hopes for a second chance in life while also acknowledging it ultimately depends on "God's plan and timing". Speaking on ABC's Good Morning America, Majors responded to questions about deserving a second chance, stating, "I pray I do, but it’s God’s plan and God’s timing. I think I do. I hope other people think that." The 34-year-old actor was convicted of one misdemeanour assault charge and one harassment violation related to a March altercation with his then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Despite being acquitted of another assault charge and aggravated harassment, Marvel Studios and Disney swiftly dropped him from all upcoming projects after the verdict. The acclaimed actor, known for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, expressed shock at the jury's decision. "I was absolutely shocked and afraid," Majors said during the interview. He questioned the verdict based on the evidence presented and discussed his feelings upon hearing it. "I’m standing there and the verdict comes down. I say, ‘How is that possible based on the evidence, based off the prosecution’s evidence, let alone our evidence? How is that possible?” the actor added. Marvel Studios had cast Majors as the antagonist Kang the Conqueror, a role spanning multiple films and series. His abrupt removal led to uncertainties about the future of several projects such as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, scheduled for release in May 2026. Disney is yet to confirm whether the role will be recast or if the storyline will take a new direction. Majors faces the possibility of up to a year in jail for the assault conviction. His sentencing is scheduled for February 6. The dispute between Majors and Jabbari started in a chauffeured car and later continued on Manhattan's streets. Jabbari accused Majors of assault, including hitting her in the head and fracturing her middle finger. Majors, in turn, claimed the injuries were a result of a struggle over his phone, refuting Jabbari's account of events. Also read: Idris Elba calls for ban on machetes and ‘zombie’ knives to tackle knife crime in UK During the interview, Majors discussed the events of that night, claiming he wouldn't have picked Jabbari up or put her back in the car if given the chance to relive the situation. "I would’ve gotten out of that car and ran — immediately," he said. He admitted to staying in an unhealthy relationship out of fear, acknowledging red flags months before the incident. "I should have been brave," he stated. "I should have said, ‘No this isn’t working,’ and I should have walked away and I didn’t." In response, Brittany Henderson, an attorney for Jabbari, released a statement criticizing Majors for not taking accountability for his actions and suggesting a lack of remorse. Majors concluded the interview by expressing his readiness to share his side of the story, emphasising the importance of responsibility and bravery in light of personal and career challenges. (With inputs from agencies)

Jonathan Majors wants to return to Hollywood; gives first interview after conviction in assault case

Jonathan Majors is facing serious allegations, and ever since his shocking arrest, more victims have come forward to accuse Majors of serious allegations. However, amid all this, the 33-year-old actor's lawyers have once again called the Creed III actor ''innocent''. 
 
Attorney Priya Chaudhry has revealed in a statement that “Jonathan Majors is innocent and has not abused anyone.'' 
 
Further, she said, ''We have provided irrefutable evidence to the District Attorney that the charges are false. We are confident that he will be fully exonerated.” 
 
Majors was arrested on March 25 in New York after the police responded to a 911 call. According to authorities, he faced charges of strangulation, assault and harassment. 
 
New York Police Department (NYPD) said that the Marvel actor was involved in a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman.&nbsp; 
 
"The victim informed police that she was assaulted," a spokesperson for the NYPD said in a statement. "Officers placed the 33-year-old male into custody without incident. The victim sustained minor injuries to her head and neck and was removed to an area hospital in stable condition." 
 
The unnamed victim was taken to a hospital with “minor injuries to her head and neck,” authorities revealed back then. 
 
As per the Variety, sources have told that multiple alleged abuse victims of Majors have come forward after his March arrest and are cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney’s office. 
 
After the arrest, his manager Entertainment 360 dropped him. His PR manager Lede Company has also parted ways with him. He has also lost his many big projects.&nbsp; 
 
Jonathan Majors' next court hearing is scheduled for May 8 in New York&nbsp;

Jonathan Majors is facing serious allegations, and ever since his shocking arrest, more victims have come forward to accuse Majors of serious allegations. However, amid all this, the 33-year-old actor's lawyers have once again called the Creed III actor ''innocent''.

Jonathan Majors is facing serious allegations, and ever since his shocking arrest, more victims have come forward to accuse Majors of serious allegations. However, amid all this, the 33-year-old actor's lawyers have once again called the Creed III actor ''innocent''. Attorney Priya Chaudhry has revealed in a statement that “Jonathan Majors is innocent and has not abused anyone.'' Further, she said, ''We have provided irrefutable evidence to the District Attorney that the charges are false. We are confident that he will be fully exonerated.” Majors was arrested on March 25 in New York after the police responded to a 911 call. According to authorities, he faced charges of strangulation, assault and harassment. New York Police Department (NYPD) said that the Marvel actor was involved in a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. "The victim informed police that she was assaulted," a spokesperson for the NYPD said in a statement. "Officers placed the 33-year-old male into custody without incident. The victim sustained minor injuries to her head and neck and was removed to an area hospital in stable condition." The unnamed victim was taken to a hospital with “minor injuries to her head and neck,” authorities revealed back then. As per the Variety, sources have told that multiple alleged abuse victims of Majors have come forward after his March arrest and are cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney’s office. After the arrest, his manager Entertainment 360 dropped him. His PR manager Lede Company has also parted ways with him. He has also lost his many big projects. Jonathan Majors' next court hearing is scheduled for May 8 in New York

Jonathan Majors' attorney speaks out amid more serious allegations: 'He has not abused anyone'

Jonathan Majors' star rose as suddenly as it plummeted. In one instant, he was the darling of Hollywood fans after his roles as antagonists in Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. And in another, he was arrested on charges of assault, strangulation, and harassment following a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. And now his manager Entertainment 360 has dropped him, reported Variety. His PR manager Lede Company has also parted ways with him, added the publication. Majors was arrested on March 25 by the New York Police which responded to a 911 call. The woman reportedly sustained minor injuries to her head and neck.

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The fallout of the arrest was immediate. The US Army suspended their recruiting commercials featuring Majors, stating that they would refrain from using the ads until the sexual assault investigation was completed. Even his future as the Big Bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe remains uncertain at the moment.&nbsp;

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Marvel Studios and its parent studio Disney like to play it safe and uncontroversial when it comes to their actors. And Majors was going to essay the primary antagonist in the fifth Avengers movie, titled The Kang Dynasty. Still, a recast may not be feasible at this point.&nbsp;

Majors is also known for playing the lead role in HBO's Lovecraft Country. He essayed the role of Atticus Freeman in the series, a Black Korean War veteran who goes on a road trip with his friend and uncle to search for his missing father. The performance earned him an Emmy nomination.

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Jonathan Majors' star rose as suddenly as it plummeted. In one instant, he was the darling of Hollywood fans after his roles as antagonists in Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. And in another, he was arrested on charges of assault, strangulation, and harassment following a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. And now his manager Entertainment 360 has dropped him, reported Variety. His PR manager Lede Company has also parted ways with him, added the publication. Majors was arrested on March 25 by the New York Police which responded to a 911 call. The woman reportedly sustained minor injuries to her head and neck. The fallout of the arrest was immediate. The US Army suspended their recruiting commercials featuring Majors, stating that they would refrain from using the ads until the sexual assault investigation was completed. Even his future as the Big Bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe remains uncertain at the moment. Also Read: Jonathan Majors assault charges: Marvel mulling over actor's future in MCU? Marvel Studios and its parent studio Disney like to play it safe and uncontroversial when it comes to their actors. And Majors was going to essay the primary antagonist in the fifth Avengers movie, titled The Kang Dynasty. Still, a recast may not be feasible at this point. Majors is also known for playing the lead role in HBO's Lovecraft Country. He essayed the role of Atticus Freeman in the series, a Black Korean War veteran who goes on a road trip with his friend and uncle to search for his missing father. The performance earned him an Emmy nomination. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Jonathan Majors dropped by manager, PR team after arrest on assault charges

Jonathan Majors, star of Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was arrested on March 25 on charges of assault, strangulation, and harassment following a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. She reportedly sustained minor injuries to her head and neck. The day after, Majors was arraigned in court on multiple counts including attempted assault and aggravated harassment. The serious charges are proving to have a considerable impact on Majors' career and image. The US Army suspended their recruiting commercials featuring Majors, stating that they would refrain from using the ads until the sexual assault investigation was completed. But what about Majors' role as the next Big Bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Kang the Conqueror? Majors, who appeared as Kang in Quantumania, will not want to lose such a plum role.

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An insider called Jeff Sneider said on The Hot Mic podcast, "I've heard that Marvel hasn't made any decisions regarding Jonathan Majors but they've met with or spoken to his agent to discuss potential options going forward."

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It appears that Majors' future as Kang is uncertain. Before Quantumania, Majors had essayed a variant of Kang called He Who Remains in the finale episode of Loki season 1. The actor is set to appear in season 2 of the show as another variant of Kang. After that, he will battle Avengers in the fifth Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty.

WION's review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania read, "If you can't tell already, Quantumania is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon."

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Jonathan Majors, star of Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was arrested on March 25 on charges of assault, strangulation, and harassment following a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman.

Jonathan Majors, star of Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was arrested on March 25 on charges of assault, strangulation, and harassment following a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. She reportedly sustained minor injuries to her head and neck. The day after, Majors was arraigned in court on multiple counts including attempted assault and aggravated harassment. The serious charges are proving to have a considerable impact on Majors' career and image. The US Army suspended their recruiting commercials featuring Majors, stating that they would refrain from using the ads until the sexual assault investigation was completed. But what about Majors' role as the next Big Bad of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Kang the Conqueror? Majors, who appeared as Kang in Quantumania, will not want to lose such a plum role. An insider called Jeff Sneider said on The Hot Mic podcast, "I've heard that Marvel hasn't made any decisions regarding Jonathan Majors but they've met with or spoken to his agent to discuss potential options going forward." Also Read: Six things that make absolutely NO sense in Marvel movies It appears that Majors' future as Kang is uncertain. Before Quantumania, Majors had essayed a variant of Kang called He Who Remains in the finale episode of Loki season 1. The actor is set to appear in season 2 of the show as another variant of Kang. After that, he will battle Avengers in the fifth Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. WION's review of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania read, "If you can't tell already, Quantumania is an absolute dud. I felt bad for genuinely great actors that populate this thing for having to mouth lines that might as well have come out from that AI thingy everyone these days seems so fond of. The script is, and I cannot stress this enough, execrable. The screenwriter behind this film is Jeff Loveness and that should frighten you. For he is also writing the next Avengers movie, The Kang Dynasty. MCU is certainly not getting any better soon." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Jonathan Majors' lawyer has come forward in the actor's defence! Criminal defence lawyer Priya Chaudhry has claimed that&nbsp;the Creed III actor is "completely innocent&nbsp;and probably the victim" in the assault case involving a woman.&nbsp;He was arrested on Saturday in Manhattan on charges of&nbsp;assault and harassment in what the New York Police Department described as a "domestic dispute" but was later released.

"Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is probably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows,"&nbsp;Chaudhry told Rolling Stone. "We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently."

Chaudhry also revealed that there is video footage from the vehicle where the incident took place, witness testimony from the driver and onlookers along with two written statements from the woman recanting the allegations.

"All the evidence proves that Mr Majors is entirely innocent and did not assault her whatsoever,"&nbsp;she said. "Unfortunately, this incident came about because this woman was having an emotional crisis, for which she was taken to a hospital yesterday. The NYPD is required to make an arrest in these situations, and this is the only reason Mr Majors was arrested. We expect these charges to be dropped soon."

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NYPD's s&nbsp;statement listed strangulation, assault and harassment as potential charges, but he was ultimately charged with two counts of assault in the third degree, attempted assault in the third degree, aggravated harassment in the second degree, and harassment in the second degree — each of which are misdemeanors or lesser charges.

Meanwhile, the news of the actor's arrest has upended the US Army's newly launched advertising campaign that was aimed at reviving the service’s struggling recruiting numbers.

Majors was the narrator of two ads at the heart of a broader media campaign that kicked off at the start of the NCAA's March Madness college basketball tournament.

In a statement shared on Sunday, the US Army's Enterprise Marketing Office said that they were&nbsp;aware of Majors' arrest and were "deeply concerned by the allegations".&nbsp;It added that while Majors "is innocent until proven guilty, prudence dictates that we pull our ads until the investigation into these allegations is complete".

Majors' representative has denied the allegations. "He has done nothing wrong,"&nbsp;his publicist told Variety. "We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up."

Majors is&nbsp;a rising star in Hollywood. He&nbsp;recently appeared in Creed III&nbsp;and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.&nbsp;

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Jonathan Majors' lawyer has come forward in the actor's defence! Criminal defence lawyer Priya Chaudhry has claimed that the Creed III actor is "completely innocent and probably the victim" in the assault case involving a woman.

Jonathan Majors' lawyer has come forward in the actor's defence! Criminal defence lawyer Priya Chaudhry has claimed that the Creed III actor is "completely innocent and probably the victim" in the assault case involving a woman. He was arrested on Saturday in Manhattan on charges of assault and harassment in what the New York Police Department described as a "domestic dispute" but was later released. "Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is probably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows," Chaudhry told Rolling Stone. "We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently." Chaudhry also revealed that there is video footage from the vehicle where the incident took place, witness testimony from the driver and onlookers along with two written statements from the woman recanting the allegations. "All the evidence proves that Mr Majors is entirely innocent and did not assault her whatsoever," she said. "Unfortunately, this incident came about because this woman was having an emotional crisis, for which she was taken to a hospital yesterday. The NYPD is required to make an arrest in these situations, and this is the only reason Mr Majors was arrested. We expect these charges to be dropped soon." Also read: Harry Potter fame Daniel Radcliffe is going to be father soon! Actor expecting first child with Erin Darke NYPD's s statement listed strangulation, assault and harassment as potential charges, but he was ultimately charged with two counts of assault in the third degree, attempted assault in the third degree, aggravated harassment in the second degree, and harassment in the second degree — each of which are misdemeanors or lesser charges. Meanwhile, the news of the actor's arrest has upended the US Army's newly launched advertising campaign that was aimed at reviving the service’s struggling recruiting numbers. Majors was the narrator of two ads at the heart of a broader media campaign that kicked off at the start of the NCAA's March Madness college basketball tournament. In a statement shared on Sunday, the US Army's Enterprise Marketing Office said that they were aware of Majors' arrest and were "deeply concerned by the allegations". It added that while Majors "is innocent until proven guilty, prudence dictates that we pull our ads until the investigation into these allegations is complete". Majors' representative has denied the allegations. "He has done nothing wrong," his publicist told Variety. "We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up." Majors is a rising star in Hollywood. He recently appeared in Creed III and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Jonathan Majors' lawyer says actor is 'completely innocent and the real victim' in assault case

American actor Jonathan Majors, who first rose to prominence after starring in the independent feature film The Last Black Man in San Francisco, was arrested in New York on Saturday. According to authorities, he is facing charges of strangulation, assault and harassment.

New York Police Department (NYPD) said that Creed III&nbsp;and Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania&nbsp;actor was involved in a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. Police responded to a 911 call around 11 AM and reached&nbsp;an apartment in the Manhattan neighbourhood of Chelsea to investigate the situation.

"The victim informed police that she was assaulted,"&nbsp;a spokesperson for the NYPD said in a statement. "Officers placed the 33-year-old male into custody without incident. The victim sustained minor injuries to her head and neck and was removed to an area hospital in stable condition."

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Later, an NYPD spokesperson confirmed to The Associated Press that Majors was released on Saturday night. Meanwhile, a&nbsp;representative of the actor has denied any wrongdoing by him.

"He has done nothing wrong,"&nbsp;the representative told AP via email on Saturday. "We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up."

After breaking through in 2019′s The Last Black Man in San Francisco,&nbsp;Majors has starred in Da 5 Bloods,&nbsp;The Harder They Fall&nbsp;and last year’s Devotion.&nbsp;He also stars in the recent Sundance Film Festival entry Magazine Dreams,&nbsp;which Searchlight Pictures is to release in December.

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American actor Jonathan Majors, who first rose to prominence after starring in the independent feature film The Last Black Man in San Francisco, was arrested in New York on Saturday.

American actor Jonathan Majors, who first rose to prominence after starring in the independent feature film The Last Black Man in San Francisco, was arrested in New York on Saturday. According to authorities, he is facing charges of strangulation, assault and harassment. New York Police Department (NYPD) said that Creed III and Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania actor was involved in a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman. Police responded to a 911 call around 11 AM and reached an apartment in the Manhattan neighbourhood of Chelsea to investigate the situation. "The victim informed police that she was assaulted," a spokesperson for the NYPD said in a statement. "Officers placed the 33-year-old male into custody without incident. The victim sustained minor injuries to her head and neck and was removed to an area hospital in stable condition." Also read: RRR completes one year! SS Rajamouli’s son Karthikeya pens a gratitude note: 'Will forever cherish this' Later, an NYPD spokesperson confirmed to The Associated Press that Majors was released on Saturday night. Meanwhile, a representative of the actor has denied any wrongdoing by him. "He has done nothing wrong," the representative told AP via email on Saturday. "We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up." After breaking through in 2019′s The Last Black Man in San Francisco, Majors has starred in Da 5 Bloods, The Harder They Fall and last year’s Devotion. He also stars in the recent Sundance Film Festival entry Magazine Dreams, which Searchlight Pictures is to release in December. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York

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