Over the weekend, CREED III star Jonathan Majors was reportedly arrested in New York City and charged with assault and harassment against a 30-year-old woman who was reportedly identified as his girlfriend. The situation has left fans and the public grappling with questions about what led to the alleged incident and what the consequences may be for the actor’s career and personal life. The actor’s lawyer claims he’s “innocent.” Details inside…
The entertainment world was rocked when news broke that rising star Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York City over the weekend.
The CREED III star, 33, was apprehended on charges of strangulation, assault, and harassment following a domestic dispute in the Chelsea neighborhood. Shockingly, the incident resulted in a 30-year-old woman being rushed to the hospital with minor injuries to her head and neck.
TMZ reported that the woman is Jonathan’s girlfriend, and the argument broke out as they were in a taxi heading home from a Brooklyn bar.
What does Jonathan Majors having a white girlfriend and two children by a white woman say about Jonathan Majors? Is he exhibiting anti-Blackness? pic.twitter.com/XqtRoKe0me
— WithAG (@WithAG888) February 1, 2023
Adding to the controversy, this arrest came hot on the heels of the US Army’s “Be All You Can Be” ad campaign featuring the Marvel star. In a recent statement, the organization announced that the campaign is now on pause.
“The US Army is aware of the arrest of Jonathan Majors, and we are deeply concerned by the allegations surrounding his arrest,” Laura DeFrancisco, the public affairs chief for the Army Enterprise Marketing Office, said in a statement. “While Mr. Majors is innocent until proven guilty, prudence dictates that we pull our ads until the investigation into these allegations is complete.”
Jonathan Majors doing army recruitment commercials. That’s… disappointing. pic.twitter.com/7KpavydhwP
— Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) March 15, 2023
Priya Chaudhry, Jonathan’s lawyer, has spoken out about the incident, reassuring fans that the arrest was simply a standard procedure related to the charges against him. According to Chaudhry’s statement to The Hollywood Reporter, Jonathan’s legal team fully expects the charges to be dropped in due course.
In a statement, Priya Chaudhry declared that Jonathan is “completely innocent” and that his legal team is working to gather evidence to present to the District Attorney. Apparently, there is video footage out there in Jonathan’s favor and the woman is supposedly going to recant the assault allegations.
They are hopeful that all charges will be dropped as a result of this evidence.
“Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows,” Priya Chaudhry told Deadline in a statement. “We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently.”
She said that the “evidence includes video footage from the vehicle where this episode took place, witness testimony from the taxi driver and others who both saw and heard the episode, and most importantly, two written statements from the woman recanting these allegations.”
“All the evidence proves that Mr. Majors is entirely innocent and did not assault her whatsoever,” the lawyer added. “Unfortunately, this incident came about because this woman was having an emotional crisis, for which she was taken to a hospital yesterday. The NYPD is required to make an arrest in these situations, and this is the only reason Mr. Majors was arrested. We expect these charges to be dropped soon.”
It’s been a banner year for the star of The Harder They Fall, who has received widespread praise for his performances in both the Creed and Ant-Man film series. But perhaps the most exciting development for fans of the actor is his role as Kang, a character he first portrayed in the hit series Loki. This performance has already generated buzz and will soon see him take on the lead role in the upcoming MCU film Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, set to hit theaters in 2025.
On top of this, there are rumors swirling about his potential involvement in the second season of the popular Disney+ series focused on the god of mischief. Clearly, this is an actor on the rise, with plenty of exciting opportunities on the horizon. Fans and critics alike are left wondering what the future holds for this talented actor in light of these disturbing events.
Fans and critics alike are left wondering what the future holds for this talented actor in light of these disturbing events.
