The sentencing hearing for actor Jonathan Majors has been delayed after his attorneys submitted a motion to set aside the verdict in his domestic assault case. Majors, known for his role in Marvel films, was found guilty of third-degree assault and harassment in December, but his legal team is now seeking to overturn the conviction.

According to New York law, a motion to set aside a verdict can be filed after a conviction but before sentencing. Majors' attorneys filed the motion on Monday night, prompting a postponement of the sentencing hearing. Judge Michael Gaffey has scheduled a new hearing for April 8th, allowing prosecutors until next month to respond to the motion.

During the trial, the jury acquitted Majors of one count of assault and one count of aggravated harassment. The 34-year-old actor could face a maximum sentence of one year in prison if the conviction remains.

The incident leading to Majors' arrest occurred in March 2023 when a woman named Grace Jabbari accused him of slapping her and forcefully throwing her into a car. However, following the conviction, Majors' attorney, Priya Chaudry, asserted that the jury's decision indicated a lack of belief in Jabbari's account of the events, as they found no evidence of intentional harm caused by Majors.

The delay in the sentencing hearing will provide additional time for the prosecution to respond to the motion. It remains to be seen whether the motion to set aside the verdict will be successful and impact the outcome of Majors' case. Nonetheless, the actor and his legal team will have to wait until April 8th to discover the final decision.

This development adds another twist to the ongoing legal proceedings involving Jonathan Majors, further prolonging the resolution of this domestic assault case.