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The jury deliberations have begun in the trial of Marvel star Jonathan Majors, who is accused of assaulting his former girlfriend Grace Jabbari.
On Wednesday, the defence rested its case after Judge Michael Gaffey permitted the release of a wealth of evidence, including text messages, photographs, footage, a recording of the actor calling himself a “great man” and the 911 call made on the night of the alleged attack.
The text messages, which are allegedly between Ms Jabbari and Mr Majors, show the actor dissuading her from going to the hospital following a separate alleged altercation in September 2022, saying “it could lead to an investigation even if you do lie and they suspect something”.
Meanwhile, in an audio recording, Mr Majors is heard telling the dancer he needs a “great woman” similar to Michelle Obama or Coretta Scott King. Footage then shows the couple battling on the streets of New York.
On Thursday, the defence delivered closing arguments, painting Ms Jabbari as a “liar” and accusing her of “revenge partying” after the alleged assault. In its closings, the prosecution called the private driver a “biased witness to the man who paid him.”
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“She was revenge partying and charging champagne to the man she was angry with,” the defence attorney said of Grace Jabbari on Thursday.
“The strangers she went clubbing with told you. The videos showed you. She had a ball,” Priya Chaudhry continued. The attorney added that footage seemed to show Jabbari “smoking , illegally, in a nightclub with her right hand, her left busy holding her glass of champagne,” arguing that she didn’t appear to be hurt after the alleged assault.
“His fear of what happens when a Black man in America calls 911 came true. And now we’re here,” Ms Chaudhry said.
“You are here to end this nightmare for Jonathan Majors,” she says, also choking up, according to reports. “You are here to see what is obvious, what this evidence shows...Jonathan Majors is innocent.”
Kelly Rissman 15 December 2023 13:00
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Chilling audio between Majors and Jabbari revealed
In the recording, Majors was upset with Jabbari after she came home drunk.
He described himself as a “great man” and needed a “great woman” like Michelle Obama or Coretta Scott King.
Kelly Rissman 15 December 2023 10:00
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Footage captures Grace Jabbari chasing Jonathan majors after alleged assault
Jonathan Majors can be seen tussling with former girlfriend Grace Jabbari before she chases him down a street in New York in newly-unsealed CCTV footage shown in court at his assault trial.
On Wednesday, Judge Michael Gaffey permitted the release of a trove of evidence, including pictures, text messages, photographs and a recording of the Marvel star calling himself a “great man”.
Mr Majors, 34, was arrested in March in Manhattan after Ms Jabbari accused him of slapping her, throwing her into a car after she exited it, twisting her arm and injuring her hand.
He is charged with misdemeanors, including assault, and could be sentenced to up to a year in jail if convicted. Mr Majors has pleaded not guilty.
Also released on Wednesday was extensive CCTV footage showing how the events on the night of March 25 unfolded.
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Grace Jabbari is seen chasing Jonathan Majors after alleged assault in new video A judge released a trove of evidence, including photos, text messages and a video recording of the Marvel star
Kelly Rissman 15 December 2023 07:00
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What you missed on Thursday
Jurors heard closing arguments from both sides on Thursday.
The defence called Jabbari a “liar.”
“If you believe Grace, then despite Jonathan Majors telling her how dangerous it is for a Black man to call the police in America, despite that, he beat her badly in a car that was both in his own name and then he called 911 himself,” the defence attorney said.
“If you believe Grace, then Jonathan caused these injuries and then he told the 911 operator about her injuries, and then he told the cops who showed up at his apartment that they had an argument the night before,” she continued.
“You probably have your own list of the greatest lies that Grace has ever told you. But I want to end this nightmare for Jonathan now, immediately, and as quickly as possible. It’s just fake. Nothing she says makes sense. Nothing she says is medically possible,” the attorney added.
After the defence wrapped up their closings, the prosecution pleaded with jurors to believe Jabbari. “She told the officers how she didn’t know how she sustained the injuries,” the prosecutor said, underscoring Jabbari’s mental state in protecting Majors.
The prosecutor pointed out that Jabbari was forced to relive the events during this trial. “Why would she put herself through this, for what? What does she gain?”
Kelly Rissman 15 December 2023 04:00
13 hours ago
Recap: Why is Jonathan Majors on trial for assault?
Earlier this year, actor Jonathan Majors was set to become the next great supervillain in the Marvel multiverse.
Now, the breakout star with major roles in films including Creed III and Loki is on trial for allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend during an argument last spring and could spend a year in jail if convicted.
Mr Majors, 34, was arrested in March in Manhattan after Grace Jabbari accused him of slapping her, throwing her into the car after she exited it, twisting her arm and grabbing and injuring her hand.
He is charged with misdemeanors including assault and could be sentenced to up to a year in jail if convicted. Majors has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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Kelly Rissman 15 December 2023 01:00
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Images reveal Grace Jabbari’s hairline fracture on her finger
Grace Jabbari’s finger injury
(Manhattan DA)
Grace Jabbari’s injured finger
(Manhattan DA)
Kelly Rissman 14 December 2023 22:31
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ICYMI: The timeline
September 2022 — Text messages (revealed in court) seem to show Mr Majors admitting he injured Jabbari while they were living in London. He urged her to not go to the hospital to treat the injuries, the texts show.
25 March, 2023 — Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York on five misdemeanour charges of assault, harassment, and strangulation after he allegedly assaulted his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.
He was handed three counts of assault in the third degree, aggravated harassment in the second degree, three counts of attempted assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree, per People.
26 March, 2023 — Mr Majors’ attorney releases a statement claiming that he’s innocent and actually the victim of a crime.
“Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows. We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently,” his attorney, Priya Chaudhry, said.
26 March, 2023 — The US Army pulls recruiting advertisements featuring Mr Majors following the arrest.
18 April, 2023 — Mr Majors’ public relations firm reportedly parts ways with the actor.
27 April, 2023 — Judge grants Grace Jabbari a full temporary order of protection against Mr Majors.
9 May, 2023 — Mr Majors appears in court for the first time.
21 June, 2023 — Mr Majors filed a domestic violence complaint against Ms Jabbari.
25 October, 2023 — Ms Jabbari is arrested on charges of assault and criminal mischief. The Manhattan DA’s office ultimately decided not to pursue a case against the woman.
29 November, 2023 — Trial begins.
Kelly Rissman 14 December 2023 22:15
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No verdict today
Kelly Rissman 14 December 2023 21:45
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Bombshell text messages, revealed: ‘I’m a monster’
Jonathan Majors’ text to Grace Jabbari
(Manhattan DA)
Kelly Rissman 14 December 2023 21:16
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The judge is instructing the jury
The instructions are expected to take an hour, according to reports, and the judge started giving the jurors instructions at 2.45pm.
Kelly Rissman 14 December 2023 20:20
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