Jonathan Majors' Ex-Girlfriend Testifies in Domestic Abuse Trial

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06/12/2023 23h54

In a domestic abuse trial, Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, took the stand for her second day of testimony. Tears filled her eyes as she recounted the aftermath of the incident that led to Majors' arrest. Jabbari revealed that she did not want to involve the police after the alleged assault and expressed regret for getting him in trouble.

According to Jabbari, Majors had previously warned her about trusting the police due to concerns about how they would treat him as a Black man. Nevertheless, it was Majors who called the police the following morning out of concern for Jabbari's mental state.

Jabbari testified that she initially hesitated but eventually disclosed her injuries to the officers. However, she later shared feelings of anxiety and guilt, believing that she should have lied and said nothing happened to protect Majors from trouble or disappointment. She expressed a desire to fix the situation.

During her testimony, Jabbari also addressed the initial charges, explaining that she asked for the strangulation charge to be dropped because she didn't fully understand the context surrounding it.

The incident under scrutiny occurred as Majors and Jabbari were traveling in a private car service from Brooklyn to their Chelsea apartment on March 25. Jabbari's testimony revealed that she discovered a text message on Majors' phone from another woman that sparked a confrontation. She testified that as she tried to see who sent the message, Majors forcefully grabbed the phone, resulting in bruising, swelling, and extreme pain.

Providing evidence to support her claims, Jabbari presented photos taken the day after the alleged assault, showing a swollen finger and a cut behind her ear. She attributed her decision to sleep on the floor to exhaustion and physical discomfort, noting that she had taken over-the-counter sleep-aid tablets but still struggled to rest.

The defense has argued that Jabbari fabricated the allegations as retaliation following their breakup. Defense attorney Priya Chaudhry stated in her opening statement that the case revolved around the end of a relationship rather than a committed crime, suggesting that it was Jabbari who assaulted Majors during the car ride.

During the cross-examination, Chaudhry delved into Majors' upbringing and their two-year relationship history. They met in August 2021 on the set of Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" in London, where Majors had a prominent acting role and Jabbari worked as a movement coach.

In addition, an audio recording from September 2022 was played during the trial, where Majors described himself as a "great man" who made significant contributions to his culture and the world. Chaudhry used this recording to provide context, suggesting that Majors scolded Jabbari due to tensions related to her drinking habits.

As Jabbari delivered her lengthy testimony, Majors, 34, maintained his composure at the defense table in the New York City Criminal Court. He assured the judge that he would abide by the order of protection, which prohibits any direct or third-party contact between him and Jabbari. Majors' current girlfriend, Meagan Good, attended each day of the proceedings.

The trial continues as the jury considers Jabbari's testimony and the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense. The case sheds light on the complexities and dynamics of the relationship between these two individuals.

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