In a significant development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding former Marvel actor Jonathan Majors, his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari has officially dropped her federal lawsuit alleging assault and defamation against the actor, court documents revealed on Thursday.
The dismissal comes just months after Majors’ December 2023 conviction on misdemeanor assault charges, marking another pivotal moment in a case that has dramatically impacted the once-rising star’s career.
Key Developments
The Dismissal: Court documents filed on November 21 show that both parties agreed to dismiss all claims “with prejudice,” meaning the case cannot be refiled. This development effectively ends the civil legal battle between Majors and Jabbari.
Previous Allegations: The now-dismissed lawsuit had contained severe accusations, including claims of:
- A pattern of domestic abuse spanning from 2021 to 2023
- Multiple physical confrontations
- Incidents during the filming of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”
- A particularly severe incident in July 2022 in Los Angeles
The Criminal Case Background
The civil lawsuit dismissal follows Majors’ criminal conviction in December 2023, where a jury found him guilty of:
- Misdemeanor assault in the third degree
- Reckless causing of physical injury
- Harassment in the second-degree
The charges stemmed from a March 2023 incident in Manhattan. An altercation occurred in a chauffeured vehicle after Jabbari discovered texts from another woman on Majors’s phone.
Career Impact
The legal troubles have taken a substantial toll on Majors’ once-promising career:
- Marvel Studios severed ties with the actor following his conviction
- The planned “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” was scrapped
- Multiple management and PR firms dropped their representation
- Several film roles and advertising campaigns were canceled
However, recent developments suggest a potential career movement:
- Majors has been cast in “Merciless,” a thriller by director Martin Villeneuve
- “Magazine Dreams,” a previously shelved film starring Majors, has found distribution through Briarcliff Entertainment
Industry Response
The case has sparked broader conversations about accountability in Hollywood. Throughout the proceedings, Majors maintained his innocence, notably stating in an ABC News interview that he had “never laid [his] hands on a woman” – a statement that had initially prompted Jabbari’s defamation claims.
Looking Forward
While dismissing the federal lawsuit marks the end of one chapter in this legal saga, Majors still faces the aftermath of his criminal conviction. The actor continues to participate in court-mandated domestic violence counseling as part of his sentence.
Industry observers remain divided on the prospects of Majors’ career recovery as Hollywood grapples with how to address similar situations involving talent and allegations of misconduct.
The dismissal of this lawsuit may represent a turning point, but the long-term implications for majors’ careers in Hollywood remain to be seen. Representatives for both parties have not yet commented on the reasons behind the lawsuit’s dismissal.
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