London Police Confirm Ongoing Inquiry into Physical Assaults Accusation against Jonathan Majors Amid Domestic Violence Case
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In a recent development, London police have confirmed that they are conducting an ongoing investigation into a report of "physical assaults" made against actor Jonathan Majors, who is currently facing criminal charges in New York for an alleged attack on his ex-girlfriend. This confirmation comes as Majors' domestic violence case heads to trial on November 29.
The 34-year-old actor is facing misdemeanor charges of assault, attempted assault, and aggravated harassment, which could lead to a maximum of one year in jail if convicted. Majors has vehemently denied the accusations leveled against him, maintaining his innocence throughout the legal proceedings.
Last week, the District Attorney's office responded to Majors' legal team's bid to dismiss the case by filing a 115-page response. In their response, prosecutors revealed that they had obtained a police report prepared by London's Metropolitan Police. This report was deemed relevant to the ongoing case and shed light on allegations of "physical assaults" that were said to have taken place at a London-area address in September 2022. Additionally, prosecutors disclosed that they had obtained medical records related to a previously unreported incident from that same month.
In light of these revelations, the Met Police has now confirmed to Rolling Stone that there is indeed an ongoing investigation into the police report. However, authorities have emphasized that no arrests have been made thus far, and they are continuing their inquiries into the matter.
This latest development comes as another setback for Jonathan Majors, who recently lost his bid to dismiss the criminal case against him. Furthermore, Searchlight Pictures has postponed the release of Majors' film, "Magazine Dreams," which was scheduled for December. The studio has not provided an updated release date at this time.
Variety has also reported that Marvel executives are reassessing Majors' role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe due to his arrest and the domestic violence allegations against him. Majors currently plays the multiverse villain Kang the Conqueror, appearing in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" and the Disney+ series "Loki." Marvel is reportedly considering the option of recasting the character or exploring alternative storylines. This potential change in Majors' involvement has raised concerns, with industry insiders expressing doubts about the feasibility of moving forward with his character.
Jonathan Majors' arrest on March 25 stemmed from an altercation with his then-girlfriend in a taxi cab in Manhattan. Prosecutors allege that Majors physically assaulted the woman after she attempted to take his phone. The altercation allegedly resulted in injuries, including a fractured finger and bruises. Majors was arrested the following morning.
Throughout the legal proceedings, Majors has maintained his innocence, with his attorney, Priya Chaudhry, characterizing the case as a "witch hunt" and suggesting the presence of racial bias. In a turn of events, Majors filed his own counter police report against the woman, claiming that she attacked him and caused him injuries. The NYPD initiated an investigation based on Majors' report, but prosecutors have stated that they will not be pursuing charges against the woman.
As the case continues to unfold, all eyes remain on the upcoming trial and the impact it will have on Jonathan Majors' personal life and professional career.