In a recent legal development, actor Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to probation rather than jail time for his involvement in a high-profile assault case. The incident significantly impacted Majors’ once-promising career. Here are the key details: Jonathan Majors faced charges related to assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in an altercation that occurred last March. Jabbari accused him of attacking her in the backseat of a chauffeured car, alleging that he hit her head, twisted her arm, and fractured her middle finger. Majors, on the other hand, claimed that Jabbari was the aggressor, reacting jealously to a text message from another woman on his phone. A Manhattan jury convicted Majors of misdemeanor assault in December. However, he was acquitted on some charges, including aggravated harassment. The conviction could have led to up to a year of jail time.

Judge Michael Gaffey opted for probation instead. Majors will participate in a 52-week in-person batterer’s intervention program as part of his sentence. Additionally, he must continue with mental health therapy. Following the guilty verdict, Marvel Studios dropped Majors from their cast. He had been slated to play Kang the Conqueror, a significant role in the Marvel cinematic universe. Despite avoiding jail time, Majors still faces legal challenges. Jabbari filed a civil suit in Manhattan federal court, accusing him of assault, battery, defamation, and inflicting emotional distress. The suit alleges escalating incidents of abuse during their relationship, which lasted from 2021 to 2023. Majors expressed hope for a second chance and aims to redirect his focus toward family and art. While the legal outcome allows Majors to avoid incarceration, the repercussions on his personal and professional life remain significant.