The jury convicted Majors, 34, on one count of third-degree assault and one count of second-degree harassment, while acquitting him of two other counts of assault and aggravated harassment.

The charges stemmed from a March altercation between Majors and his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Majors faced allegations of assault and aggravated harassment, both misdemeanors, resulting from the incident.

After about five hours of deliberations over portions of three days, the jury reached their verdict. While they found Majors to have recklessly assaulted Jabbari, they did not believe it was intentional. Similarly, they did not find him guilty of intentional aggravated harassment inside the vehicle, but did find him guilty of harassing Jabbari outside the SUV by throwing her back inside.

During the reading of the verdict, Majors stood with his lawyers, facing the jury. He did not show any visible reaction. He is now scheduled to be sentenced for the two guilty counts on February 6. Although he faces a potential prison sentence of up to one year, it is unlikely for a first-time offender.

In addition to the verdict, the judge renewed an order of protection that prohibits Majors from having any contact with Jabbari.

Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg issued a statement, emphasizing the commitment of his office to centering survivors in their work. He acknowledged the evidence presented during the trial, which exposed a cycle of psychological and emotional abuse. Bragg thanked the jury for their service and commended Jabbari for bravely sharing her story despite the trauma she had to endure on the witness stand.

Jonathan Majors is best known for his portrayal of Kang in several Marvel films and TV shows. The assault allegations against him involved a confrontation in the backseat of a for-hire Cadillac Escalade, during which Jabbari claims to have grabbed his phone upon seeing a message from another woman.

Prosecutors argued that Majors had inflicted a manipulative pattern of psychological and physical abuse on Jabbari, leading to the incident in the SUV that left her with injuries including a cut behind her ear and a broken finger.

In defense, Majors' legal team claimed that Jabbari was the aggressor in the situation, physically attacking him to the point where the driver of the SUV referred to her as "psycho girl." They also argued that the accusations against Majors were false.

Jabbari played a crucial role in the trial, testifying for the state as the first witness. Over four days, she detailed instances of Majors' aggression and described the events leading up to the incident. Previously undisclosed text messages, in which Majors discouraged Jabbari from seeking medical attention for a head injury, were also presented as evidence.

Surveillance footage played during the trial showed Majors lifting Jabbari and pushing her into the vehicle, contradicting her claim that she was facing away from the SUV at the time.

Other witnesses, including the driver of the for-hire SUV, supported Jabbari's account to some extent, stating that it sounded like she had hit Majors inside the vehicle. The driver also testified to seeing Majors pushing Jabbari back into the SUV during their argument.

Majors chose not to testify in his own defense, and the defense rested their case after calling three witnesses.

The consolidation of assault charges against Majors into a single count was agreed upon by both the prosecution and the defense. Majors had pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The conviction of Jonathan Majors marks a significant development in the case, shedding light on the gravity of intimate partner violence and the responsibility to hold perpetrators accountable. As he awaits sentencing, the consequences of his actions will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on his personal and professional life.