Jonathan Majors Receives Probation: A Closer Look At The Case

In the case of Jonathan Majors, a 34-year-old actor who has played leading characters in blockbuster movies, he received a probationary sentence for his involvement in a domestic violence trial. Majors, following his assault conviction involving his former partner Grace Jabbari, is required to attend counseling sessions for at least a year, primarily addressing domestic violence issues. These sessions are mandated as part of his legal consequences. Despite facing the possibility of jail time for up to a year, Majors avoided incarceration.

What Happened?

During a recent sentencing hearing at the Manhattan Criminal Court, Majors appeared to receive his sentence on two charges: reckless assault and harassment. With a composed expression, a blue and white jacket, and sunglasses on, he was joined by actress Meagan Good, his current partner.

The court listened to a strong victim impact statement from Jabbari, who stated that she thought Majors did not have remorse and that he would most likely repeat his actions. In her accusation, she claimed that he considered himself above the law. Choosing not to provide a statement during the sentencing, Majors remained silent.

In her testimony, Kelli Galloway, the Assistant District Attorney, suggested that Majors should either undergo a domestic violence program for a year in person or serve a 26-week jail sentence as she perceived his lack of remorse post-arrest as a smear campaign against the victim. Nevertheless, Judge Michael Gaffey chose a year-long battery intervention program for Majors rather than a jail sentence.

The judge insisted that this program be done in person. Considering his conflicting work schedule, this contradicts Majors’ lawyer’s plea for remote attendance. In that way, Majors must attend ongoing therapy. The judge also permitted Jabbari a protection order to which majors must contribute.

Background to The Case

The incident that led to Majors’ arrest and the subsequent trial happened in March 2023 following an argument with Jabari. This woman had been in a romantic relationship with him for two years. The harrowing account of Sade Jabbari, a dancer based in the U.K., was presented during the trial. She revealed details such as Majors hitting her, twisting her arm, and squeezing her fingers to the point of a fracture, which were all done inside a livery car.

The prosecutors portrayed the incident as an ongoing cycle of abuse. Also, they referred to an incident in London where Majors allegedly had Jabbari avoid medical treatment of an injury to avoid investigation.

Majors, who opted not to testify, was portrayed by his defense as the victim. His attorney urged the jury to put an end to what was described as a nightmare for him. Despite being found not guilty in his December trial, Majors was not fortunate with the current counseling sentence.

Career Implications for Majors

The conviction had dramatic implications for Majors’ future, resulting in a swift termination of his agent and publicist services, loss of projects, and almost immediate cancellation of his brand deals. His appearance in the Marvel universe was dominant until the verdict convicted him of being banned from future films. After a period of silence as he faced these accusations, Majors spoke out in an interview in January. At that interview, he admitted being careless with Jabbari’s feelings. But, he reiterated he had never been physically abusive.

As a counteraction, Jabbari filed a lawsuit against Majors for defamation regarding his statements in the interview. With the legal process behind him, Majors, through his attorney, expressed a desire to move forward. Drawing support from his loved ones, he described a commitment to redirect his focus towards his family and craft. Following the court proceedings, Majors left without giving a statement.