In a surprising turn of events, Grace Jabbari, the ex-girlfriend of actor Jonathan Majors who accused him of assault, was arrested on Wednesday, leading to criticism and confusion among involved parties. The arrest, which came despite the knowledge that no charges would be filed against her, has raised questions about its purpose, with some labeling it as a "publicity stunt." Majors, through his attorney, criticized the District Attorney's decision not to prosecute Jabbari and to proceed with his own case, calling it a "serious injustice."

Jabbari voluntarily surrendered for arrest at the 10th precinct in Manhattan on suspicion of misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief. This arrest was related to a cross complaint filed by Majors against her in June. Majors himself faces misdemeanor charges of harassment and assault, with his trial scheduled for November 29.

The arrest stemmed from an internal NYPD document, known as an investigatory card or I-Card, which signaled probable cause for an arrest. However, court documents reveal that prosecutors informed the NYPD multiple times, starting in September, that they would not prosecute any charges against Jabbari in relation to the incident on March 25. The Manhattan District Attorney's office subsequently confirmed that they declined to prosecute the case, citing a lack of prosecutorial merit.

Despite this development, Ross Kramer, Jabbari's attorney, expressed confusion over the reasons behind the arrest. He stated that they had not received a satisfactory explanation from the NYPD. Kramer and Jabbari spent approximately 90 minutes at the police station, where paperwork for a desk appearance ticket was filled out. However, with the case now closed and sealed, the scheduled court appearance is void.

Dustin Pusch, a civil attorney representing Jonathan Majors, released a statement on his client's behalf, expressing disappointment in the DA's decision not to prosecute Jabbari. Pusch raised concerns about the impartiality and transparency of the prosecutor's discretion, emphasizing the need for due process and equal protection under the law.

However, Cary London, a Manhattan-based civil rights and criminal defense attorney, dismissed the arrest as a publicity stunt orchestrated by Majors' defense team. He noted that in domestic violence cases, it is rare for the NYPD to arrest the complaining witness, suggesting the move may have been retaliatory or for attention. London also stated that the arrest would have no legal effect during Jabbari's cross-examination at trial.

The defense team and Jabbari's attorney declined to comment on these allegations. Nevertheless, tensions between the Manhattan District Attorney's office and the NYPD have been observed recently, with differing approaches to certain cases.

Both sides of the legal system possess discretion when determining whether to prosecute a case. Prosecutors consider factors such as credibility, evidence, and judicial resources, while the NYPD arrests suspects based on identified individuals and probable cause. Consequently, the decisions made by each entity may not always align.

Previously, the DA's office had attempted to secure a protective order to safeguard the jury pool, prevent witness intimidation, and ensure the safety of witnesses. However, a judge denied the proposal. In September, Jabbari's defense team filed a motion to dismiss the case against Majors, accusing prosecutors of withholding evidence, including the existence of the I-Card. This motion was denied by a judge on the same day as Jabbari's arrest.

As the legal proceedings continue, the arrest of Jonathan Majors' accuser remains a contentious issue, highlighting the complexities and uncertainties surrounding the case.