Jonathan Majors is facing a charge of third degree assault, a class A misdemeanor, for a domestic violence incident that occurred on March 25, 2023.
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The actor appeared virtually in court on May 9, 2023 and did not enter a plea. He has to appear in person for the next hearing on June 13, 2023.
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The alleged victim is a 30-year-old female who claims Majors assaulted her at his apartment.
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Majors could face up to a year in prison or a three-year probation term if found guilty of the charge.
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Majors is best known for his roles in Magazine Dreams, Creed III and The Last Black Man in San Francisco. He has also been cast as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Majors has lost film and ad roles since his arrest and has been dropped by his manager Entertainment 360 and publicist The Lede Company.
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The case has attracted media attention and public scrutiny, with some fans expressing support for Majors and others calling for his cancellation.
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The case is one of several high-profile domestic violence cases involving celebrities in recent years, such as Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Chris Brown and Rihanna.