- Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of assault
- Marvel dropped him and the bottom is falling out
- THIS is what Majors said in response
This is the latest episode in a legal saga that is bound to continue for a number of years. In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Marvel's very own Jonathan Majors, known for his role in 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' has finally broken his silence in a tell-all interview on 'Good Morning America'.
Jonathan's side comes out finally
The actor, reeling from a guilty verdict in an assault case involving his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, sat down with ABC News anchor Linsey Davis to express his utter disbelief and fear. "How is that possible?" he exclaimed, questioning the evidence that led to his conviction.
"I wish to God I knew [how her injuries came to be]," Majors replied, when Davis pressed him on how Jabbari fractured her finger and got a cut behind her ear. "That would give clarity. That would give me some type of peace about it… I have no question [I did not cause the injuries]."
"I'm standing there and the verdict comes down. I say, 'How is that possible based off the evidence, based off the prosecution's evidence, let alone our evidence? How is that possible?" the actor told ABC News Live's Linsey Davis in an exclusive sit-down interview a month after his conviction.
He's still awaiting his sentence, but the pressures are already mounting for him. "I'm really blessed. I'm surrounded by people who love me, who care about me. But this has been very, very, very hard, and very difficult, and confusing in many ways," Majors said. "But I'm standing."
And then crying, Majors said he hasn't seen his daughter due to the case. "Everything has kinda gone away. And it's just me now, you know, and my lovely, you know, partner, [actress] Meagan [Good], and my dogs," he said.
The star felt compelled to come forward, stating, "It’s about responsibility and coming forward and being brave and giving my part of the story." With his personal life and career at a crossroads, Majors is choosing to face the music head-on.
After a two-week jury trial in December, the actor was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree, a misdemeanor, and of harassment in the second degree, which is a violation.
Reckless but not violent
Asked whether he was reckless in his actions, Majors said Monday that he was "reckless with her heart. Not with her body." He also said that he had never hit a woman and had never been a participant in domestic abuse in any of his relationships. "I’ve witnessed it, but never participated," he said.
Majors was also asked about the audio recording played in court, in which the actor could be heard saying he was a "great man" and urged Jabbari to be more like Michelle Obama and Coretta Scott King.
"It was me trying to give an analogy of what it is I’m aspiring to be. These great men, Martin, President Obama," Majors said. "I need her, in that case, Grace, to make the same sacrifices I am making."
Many legal experts had previously said they do not believe Majors will spend time behind bars and that he will likely appeal the conviction.
"The Judge has a wide variety of tools at his disposal at sentencing – including anger management, community service, other programming, or jail time. If the Defendant says anything to piss off the judge, or insults the integrity of the judicial system, I could easily see the Judge giving him a taste of jail," said Manhattan criminal defense attorney Cary London.
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In a fiery response, Brittany Henderson, attorney for Jabbari, slammed Majors for his lack of accountability and criticized his latest statements as demonstrating "a clear lack of remorse." The legal battle continues to unfold, with Majors' sentencing looming on the horizon.
On December 18, Majors faced a split verdict, found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment, but acquitted of other charges. His defense attorney, Priya Chaudhry, emphasized the jury's skepticism towards Jabbari's account, yet expressed disappointment at the reckless assault finding.
Majors remains thankful for the unwavering support from his loved ones and fans. With a sentencing date set for February 6, the actor could face up to a year behind bars. His faith in the justice system still intact, Majors is determined to clear his name.
