Jonathan Majors to face trial on domestic abuse charges as judge denies dismissal motion
Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday morning, as he is currently residing out of state.
During the hearing, defense attorneys representing Majors filed a motion seeking to keep «contested evidence» under seal, citing the «high profile» nature of the case and its potential impact on the actor's right to a fair trial. Attorney Seth Zuckerman emphasized the sensitive nature of the information, asserting that its disclosure could impede the fairness of the legal proceedings.
However, the judge deferred the ruling on the motion, inviting further submissions from concerned parties by November 6.
The charges against Majors stem from an alleged domestic dispute with his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, leading to his arrest in Manhattan on March 25 on charges of assault and aggravated harassment. While Majors has pleaded not guilty to the four charges, including misdemeanor counts of harassment and assault, a potential conviction could result in a maximum sentence of one year in jail.
In response to Majors' motion to dismiss the case, the Manhattan District Attorney's office filed a comprehensive 115-page rebuttal, contending that the defense team had mischaracterized and leaked court evidence.
The document further alleged that efforts were made to coerce law enforcement to create a wanted poster featuring Jabbari's image.
The case has witnessed a volley of claims and counter-claims, with Majors' defense team asserting that the alleged victim was the aggressor in the incident. They further suggested the involvement of «racial bias» in the investigation, characterizing the legal proceedings as a «witch hunt» targeting the Emmy-nominated actor.
Despite assertions from Majors' defense team, the prosecution countered their claims
