Title: Marvel Actor Jonathan Majors Accuses Ex-Girlfriend of Assault, Prosecutors to Drop Charges
Introduction:
Marvel actor Jonathan Majors has lodged a counter-complaint against his ex-girlfriend, choreographer Grace Jabbari, accusing her of assaulting him during a dispute in March 2023. Jabbari is expected to surrender to the NYPD on Wednesday to face charges of misdemeanor assault brought against her by Majors. However, prosecutors have informed Jabbari that they will drop the charges filed by the NYPD. The ongoing legal battle has sparked controversy, with defense lawyers claiming that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office failed to include crucial evidence in the case against Jabbari.
Details of the Incident:
The altercation between Majors and Jabbari took place in March on a Chinatown street corner in Manhattan. Jabbari alleges that Majors twisted and broke her finger and cut her ear by slapping her. However, Majors claims that Jabbari was the aggressor, stating that video evidence from the night of the incident shows she was uninjured. He further alleges that Jabbari scratched him, stole from him, and injured herself while alone in his penthouse apartment.
Prosecutors Fail to Include Evidence:
In a motion to dismiss the case, Majors’ lawyer states that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office “buried” an NYPD investigation into Jabbari’s violent behavior. They argue that the prosecutors failed to include evidence related to the NYPD investigation, including an I-Card and a Wanted Flyer. The defense also alleges that prosecutors ignored Jabbari’s theft of a Rolex vintage watch and other luxury items worth $6,000 – $7,000.
Prosecutors to Decline NYPD Charges:
In an email contained in Majors’ case file, Manhattan prosecutor Erin Tierney informed Majors’ lawyer that the DA’s office would not prosecute any charges brought against Jabbari by the NYPD. The reasoning behind the decision was not disclosed. Jabbari, a British national, met Majors while working as a movement coach on the set of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.”
Surrender and Court Hearing:
Jabbari was expected to surrender to the 10th Precinct stationhouse in Manhattan on Tuesday. However, a negotiation for her surrender fell through, and she is now expected to turn herself in on Wednesday. Sources claim that Jabbari will be released without formal booking, meaning she won’t be fingerprinted or held for an extended period.
New Details and Prosecutors’ Allegations:
A new detail emerged regarding the March dispute, revealing that Jabbari discovered a saucy text on Majors’ phone from an unidentified woman stating, “I wish I was kissing you right now.” The woman’s identity remains unknown, although actor Meagan Good, who has accompanied Majors to recent court dates, has been mentioned. Moreover, prosecutors have challenged one of Majors’ defense witnesses, a livery car driver who witnessed the fight, alleging that he has his own domestic issues.
Conclusion:
As the ongoing legal battle between Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari unfolds, prosecutors have indicated their intention to drop the charges filed by the NYPD against Jabbari. The case continues to captivate attention due to conflicting accounts of the incident and allegations of evidence mishandling by the Manhattan District Attorney’s office.