Marvel star Jonathan Majors is currently on trial for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. The verdict in the trial could come as early as Monday, following several days of deliberation by jurors. The trial began earlier in the week, with a wealth of evidence being released, including text messages, photographs, footage, and audio recordings, giving insight into the couple’s relationship.
One of the key pieces of evidence presented in the trial was the 911 call from the night of the alleged attack. During the call, Majors reportedly expressed concerns that Jabbari had attempted suicide, though prosecutors insisted that she was not suicidal, but rather distraught after an emotional evening. Other pieces of evidence, such as text messages and audio recordings, provided further insight into the couple’s tumultuous relationship, including a recording in which Majors referred to himself as a “great man” and expressed a desire for a “great woman” like Michelle Obama or Coretta Scott King.
The trial has also seen testimony from a private driver employed by Majors, who the defense accused of being a “biased witness,” as well as closing arguments in which the defense painted Jabbari as a “liar,” and accused her of seeking revenge. Throughout the trial, Majors has been supported by his current girlfriend, Meagan Good.
Majors, who earlier in the year was set to star as a supervillain in the Marvel multiverse, could face up to a year in jail if convicted on charges of assault. The trial has also seen parallels to the case of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, with public opinion on the trial being shaped by social media, where users have expressed both support for Majors and doubt over the accusations.
The trial is set to resume deliberation on Monday morning, with jurors having already spent several hours weighing the evidence presented in the case. Regardless of the verdict in the trial, the case has already had significant implications for Majors, including Disney removing a forthcoming film starring him, “Magazine Dreams,” from its release calendar amid the star’s assault trial.