Jonathan Majors' Trial Continues as Witnesses Testify in Assault Case
ICARO Media Group
The trial of actor Jonathan Majors for his alleged assault earlier this year continued on Friday, with significant testimonies from his ex-girlfriend and two additional witnesses. Grace Jabbari, who had been on the stand for the past four days, provided further details of the incident, while her friend and colleague, Holly Blakey, shed light on their relationship and its changes over time.
Jabbari recounted her injuries that resulted from the alleged assault in March, stating that she felt the pain intensify the morning after the incident. "When I woke up, I felt like I had been hit by a bus," she testified. She had previously mentioned seeing a text message on Majors' phone from another woman, causing tension before the altercation took place.
Blakey, a dancer and choreographer who knew Majors through Jabbari, described the actor as "sweet and charming" initially when they first met two and a half years ago. However, she noticed a shift in Jabbari's behavior as their relationship progressed. "She would be in the house a lot more... I saw a lot of that energy disappear," Blakey revealed.
According to Jabbari's testimony, she called Blakey the morning following the alleged assault and sent her photos of her injuries. The emotional toll was evident in their conversations, as Blakey described Jabbari as "broken" and "traumatized."
On the morning of March 26, Majors made a 911 call regarding Jabbari's mental state. Upon arriving at the scene, Officer Brendan Swayne, a domestic violence prevention officer, observed the bruises and cut behind Jabbari's ear. Swayne testified that Jabbari seemed frightened and began to cry when discussing the incident privately. The officer noted that he had taken photos of the injuries and decided to file a domestic incident report based on the evidence.
Majors' defense attorney, Priya Chaudhry, maintained the position that Jabbari was the one who assaulted Majors in the vehicle that night, and that she fabricated the allegations out of retaliation after their breakup. The defense has emphasized their two-year relationship, which concluded on the night of the alleged assault.
Majors is currently facing three misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment, to which he has pleaded not guilty. If convicted, he could face up to a year in prison. The trial continues as the prosecution presents its case, delving into further evidence and testimonies to determine the outcome.
As the courtroom drama unfolds, it remains uncertain how this highly publicized case will conclude. The future of Majors' acting career hangs in the balance, as the trial serves as a pivotal moment for both the actor and the alleged victim.