Jonathan Majors’ assault and defamation lawsuit controversy explained!

After over a year of legal battles, Jonathan Majors’ ex, Grace Jabbari, has dropped her lawsuit against him, which accused him of assault and defamation. Majors has always denied the allegations. The lawsuit’s dismissal raises several questions: Does this mean Majors’ legal troubles are behind him? Why did Jabbari drop the case? And what does this mean for his career?

What does this all mean for Jonathan Majors?

First, it’s important to note that this is actually the second legal case Jabbari filed against Majors. The lawsuit, filed in March 2024, was separate from the previous charges of reckless assault and harassment that Majors was convicted of. Jabbari had accused him of physical and verbal abuse, which allegedly escalated in the back of a vehicle, where she claimed he hit her head, twisted her arm, and fractured her finger. Majors, on the other hand, argued that Jabbari was the aggressor and that he was only trying to retrieve his phone and leave the situation.

In December 2023, Majors was found guilty of two counts of reckless assault and harassment, and in April 2024, he was sentenced to probation. The lawsuit Jabbari filed in March accused Majors of defamation, citing his public statements asserting his innocence, including a claim that he had “never struck a woman.” Text messages and recordings from the trial contradicted these claims. Despite Jabbari now dropping the lawsuit, Majors’ previous conviction remains intact and has not been overturned.

Does this mean Jonathan Majors is “canceled”?

Majors’ future in Hollywood remains uncertain, and it seems his career is still very much in limbo. Before his conviction, he was set to play Kang the Conqueror, the main villain in phases five and six of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, after his guilty verdict, Marvel decided to part ways with him in an effort to manage the fallout. Another project featuring Majors, Magazine Dreams, was shelved following the controversy but has since been picked up by a new distributor and is scheduled for a 2025 release. Majors is also attached to another film, Merciless, which is still in pre-production with no release date set.

Why did Grace Jabbari drop the lawsuit?

Jabbari’s lawyer, Brittany Henderson, announced that the lawsuit was “favorably settled” but didn’t provide further details, so we may never know the full reason behind the decision to drop the case. In a statement on November 21, Henderson commended Grace Jabbari for her bravery in holding Majors accountable, particularly considering his level of fame and influence. Meanwhile, Majors is reportedly preparing counterclaims against Jabbari.

While Majors may be seeing some legal relief with this lawsuit being dropped, the damage to his public image and career may be harder to undo. The situation remains fluid, and the impact of his conviction, the legal battles, and future projects will likely continue to unfold in the coming months.