Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend drops shocking assault case

Jonathan Major‘ His ex-girlfriend dropped the case she filed against him. This latest development comes at a time when cases of domestic violence in the entertainment industry are under public scrutiny.

A lawsuit was filed against the ‘Creed III’ actor Grace Cabbari He was sued for assault and defamation in March this year, three months after he was found guilty of misdemeanor assault, but has now filed papers to dismiss the civil suit with prejudice, meaning the case cannot be reopened. Legal experts note that biased firings are relatively rare in such civil cases.

According to court documents filed Thursday (11/21/24) and obtained by TMZ, Grace filed for termination with prejudice. This type of dismissal occurs in approximately 15% of civil cases nationwide.

She and Jonathan, through their respective legal teams, agreed that “all allegations against the Defendant in the foregoing action are hereby dismissed with prejudice.” The dismissal marks a significant shift in legal proceedings that have attracted media attention for months.

In her lawsuit, the dancer accused the 35-year-old actor of exhibiting a “pervasive pattern of domestic abuse that began in 2021 and extends into 2023.” Statistics show that domestic violence cases involving public figures often face additional scrutiny and challenges in the legal system.

Grace claimed her then-partner threw her against the hood of his car before bringing her to their home, where he “began banging her head on the marble floor and choking her until she felt like she couldn’t breathe anymore.” Debate in September 2022. Domestic violence experts point out that strangulations significantly increase the risk of future deadly violence.

“After the incident, Majors texted Grace and asked her not to tell anyone what happened. “Majors, who ignored the pain on her body as a result of the violence he inflicted on her, expressed concerns about her career,” she continued. Research shows that victims of domestic violence often face pressure to remain silent, especially when their abusers are in positions of public influence.

When the ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantomania’ star participated in an exclusive interview with ABC News, he claimed he was defamed ‘after his conviction and before the sentencing’; here he doubled down on his public attack on Grace, claiming that Grace had blamed him. Because he has ‘never laid hands on a woman’, he is lying about the entire pattern of abuse he describes. ” The interview garnered more than 2 million viewers.

Last December, Majors was found guilty of third-degree misdemeanor assault, recklessly causing bodily injury and second-degree harassment, charges tied to an alleged fight between the two in March 2023. Criminal justice statistics show that conviction rates in domestic violence cases average around 63% nationwide.

In the same case, he was found not guilty of assault with intent to cause physical injury in the third degree and aggravated harassment in the second degree. Legal analysts have noted the complexity of proving intent in domestic violence cases.

He was sentenced to one year of domestic violence counseling and probation. Research shows that mandatory counseling programs have varying degrees of success in preventing future incidents of domestic violence.

The case had significant effects on Majors’ career; Many studios and production companies re-evaluated their relationships with the actor. Industry experts estimate that high-profile legal cases can impact an actor’s earning potential by up to 50%.

The dismissal of the civil suit adds another layer to the complex legal proceedings that have surrounded the Majors since early 2023. Domestic violence awareness advocates continue to emphasize the importance of supporting survivors while ensuring due process in the legal system.