Jonathan Majors Trial Delayed, Accuser Allegedly May Face New Charges
Jonathan Majors’ trial for domestic violence has been postponed until September 6, following a decision by Judge Michael Gaffey at a brief hearing held in lower Manhattan.
Originally scheduled for August 3, the postponement of the trial was attributed to the need for the prosecution to obtain additional information. Assistant District Attorney, Kelli Galaway, felt that the prosecution was not sufficiently prepared for the trial that day.
Judge Gaffey, fully aware of the media attention focused on the case, insisted that the prosecution needed to prepare. He warned that time would continue to run out, urging the prosecution to speed up their preparations. The announcement came after Harlem actress Meagan Good, who had previously accompanied Jonathan Majors to court, joined the actor in the courtroom.
UPDATE: Jonathan Majors arrived to court with his girlfriend Meagan Good 👀 pic.twitter.com/DZ1Cx37a4s
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Charged with assault and harassment, Jonathan Majors faces up to a year in prison if convicted. Represented by Priya Chaudhry, his defense team has consistently maintained his innocence since his arrest on March 25. It has not only refuted the charges, but also accused the NYPD and the justice system of racial bias, calling the situation a “witch hunt.” Majors’ legal team has been insistent that his ex girlfriend was the perpetrator of the assault.
The charges stem from a March confrontation with a woman who says he twisted her arm behind her back, struck her on the head, and pushed her into a vehicle. https://t.co/S7n00PZnmP
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Despite the release of a video recording showing Majors calling 911 on the night of the incident, supporting his claim of self-defense, defense evidence has yet to be presented. In response to the delay in the trial, Majors’ lawyer expressed frustration at the impact of the ordeal on the actor’s life, career, and reputation. The lawyer also indicated that the accuser risked arrest if she returned to New York.
Jonathan Majors has reportedly been dropped by his management and PR agency.
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Despite Majors’ legal battles, his social profile has declined significantly since the incident. In April, Entertainment 360, his management company, and The Lede Company, his publicity agent, dropped him. Various ad campaigns featuring Majors were suspended and potential roles disappeared, putting his Oscar campaign, expected for his acclaimed performance in “Magazine Dreams,” on hold.
As Majors continues to grapple with the lawsuit and its aftermath, his involvement in the Marvel series “Loki” and the anticipated film “Magazine Dreams” marked a notable contrast to the legal challenges he currently faces.
See our full article on the abuse allegations Majors faces.
