Current:Home > InvestJonathan Majors' assault and harassment trial delayed shortly after he arrives in court-Angel Dreamer Wealth Society D1 Reviews & Insights
Jonathan Majors' assault and harassment trial delayed shortly after he arrives in court
View Date:2025-01-11 01:00:36
Jonathan Majors' day in court has been postponed.
The "Creed III" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" star arrived at New York Criminal Court in Manhattan on Thursday for his trial related to the alleged assault of a former girlfriend.
Shortly after his arrival with girlfriend Meagan Good by his side, Judge Rachel S. Pauley announced that a motion for delay from the defense was granted, Deadline and Variety reported.
Majors' new court date has been set for Sept. 6, Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Press Secretary Doug Cohen confirmed to USA TODAY. "We look forward to presenting the full facts and evidence at trial," Cohen said in a statement.
Majors walked out of the courtroom after the hearing, acknowledging some seated in the gallery. At one point he bumped his hand to his heart to a woman seated near the door.
"For an excruciating four months, Jonathan Majors, the real victim in this shameful ordeal, has had his life, career, and reputation torn apart," his attorney, Priya Chaudhry, said in a statement to USA TODAY Thursday. "Yet he remains unwavering in his determination to be absolved from this harrowing ordeal."
The NYPD confirmed to USA TODAY in a statement in March that the actor was taken into custody after officers responded to a 911 call from a Manhattan apartment, where a woman told them she was struck with an open hand, causing a laceration behind her ear, and suffered bruising and pain after Majors allegedly "put his hand on her neck." The woman was taken to the hospital, police said.
The Marvel actor was arraigned on multiple charges, including assault and aggravated harassment, the Manhattan district attorney’s office told USA TODAY. A judge granted a limited order of protection, preventing Majors and the woman from assaulting or harassing each other, on March 25 and released Majors on his own recognizance.
Majors' representative denied the allegations and told USA TODAY in a statement that the actor "has done nothing wrong."
"We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up," the statement said.
Jonathan Majors heads to court:What to know about 'Creed III' star's legal issues, accuser
Majors' attorney added that she was submitting evidence to the district attorney – including video footage, witness testimony and written statements – "with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently."
Chaudhry has also claimed the alleged victim assaulted Majors "and not the other way around."
Majors could be sentenced to up to a year in jail if convicted.
Contributing: Kim Willis, Edward Segarra, USA TODAY; The Associated Press
Previous:Jonathan Majors appears in court for assault case, judge sets trial date
veryGood! (385)
Related
- Worker trapped under rubble after construction accident in Kentucky
- Don't fret Android and iPhone users, here are some messaging apps if service goes out
- Vin Diesel to stay with 'Fast and Furious' franchise after sexual assault lawsuit
- Robert Downey Jr.'s Shoutout to Wife Susan at the 2024 SAG Awards Proves She's the Real Avenger
- What is best start in NBA history? Five teams ahead of Cavaliers' 13-0 record
- Draft RNC resolution would block payment of candidate's legal bills
- Honor for Chris Chelios in Patrick Kane's Chicago return is perfect for Detroit Red Wings
- Flint council member known for outbursts and activism in city water crisis dies
- November 2024 full moon this week is a super moon and the beaver moon
- The NFL should be ashamed of itself that Eric Bieniemy has to coach in college
Ranking
- Martin Scorsese on the saints, faith in filmmaking and what his next movie might be
- Florida bird rescuers shocked by rare visitors: Puffins
- He didn't want his sister to die. But her suffering helped him understand her choice
- Border Patrol releases hundreds of migrants at a bus stop after San Diego runs out of aid money
- Jelly Roll goes to jail (for the best reason) ahead of Indianapolis concert
- Vin Diesel to stay with 'Fast and Furious' franchise after sexual assault lawsuit
- Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a spring training game since 2007
- Trump's civil fraud judgment is officially over $450 million, and climbing over $100,000 per day
Recommendation
-
Brittany Cartwright Defends Hooking Up With Jax Taylor's Friend Amid Their Divorce
-
‘The Bear,’ ‘Spider-Verse’ among the early winners at Producers Guild awards
-
Everything you need to know about solar eclipse glasses, including where to get them
-
Atlanta Hawks All-STar Trae Young to have finger surgery, out at least four weeks
-
Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn Coming Out of Retirement at 40
-
Biden is summoning congressional leaders to the White House to talk Ukraine and government funding
-
Stock market today: Asian shares mostly decline, while Tokyo again touches a record high
-
Rasheda Ali discusses her concerns over sons' exposure to head trauma in combat sports