Jonathan Majors’ much-awaited domestic violence trial started on Wednesday with some important steps taken including jury selection and deliberations regarding admissible evidence. The much-delayed trial will be an integral factor in deciding Majors’ fate and his career in Hollywood. The actor made his presence in the courtroom and he did not participate in any media interactions.
The judge of the trial Michael Gaffey instructed the jury pool members certain instructions to follow regarding the case. The judge also stated important rules that the members of the prosecution and defense must follow during the entire trial.
Judge Restricts Victimizing Jonathan Majors Or His Accuser In The Trial
Jonathan Majors appeared in court on Wednesday as the much-awaited trial of his domestic abuse case begins its jury selection and other important deliberations. The actor was accused by his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari of severe assault and harassment charges in March of this year.
Many instructions and rules were laid out by Judge Michael Gaffey and Deadline has provided some important details about the case. As the outlet detailed, Judge Gaffey has instructed both members of the prosecution and defense that neither of them can refer to the defendant and plaintiff as victims during the jury section. He told them “Nobody’s the victim on voir dire”.
The judge also told the jury pool members to not openly discuss the case or research it on the Internet. This case will be an important one for Majors and if convicted, may face up to a year in jail. As his trial proceedings begin to ramp up, it remains to be seen how the case turns out and what the ultimate fate of Majors will be after the trial.
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Loki Season 2 Director Had a Great Time Working With Jonathan Majors
Jonathan Majors had an integral role in Loki season 2, portraying Victor Timely, a variant of Kang the Conqueror. He along with Loki and the members of the TVA were in a race against time to stop the temporal loom from imploding and destroying the multiverse. Kasra Farahani who directed Episode 3 of the second season talked about Majors’ contribution to the show.
Farahani revealed that he was surprised by the severe assault allegations against him but said that Majors was a great actor to work with on set. He told Variety,
“It was a surprise for sure. But I don’t know anything about it, other than to say that we had, honestly, such a great experience on the set. The cast was a wonderful ensemble. They all worked together super well. Tom would have an idea, Jonathan would have ideas, Owen is an idea machine.
The experience on set was without any drama, and just a joy. For me, especially as my first big directing opportunity, I count myself so fortunate to be working with such high-caliber actors that made the directing that much easier for me.”
Majors’ fate will be decided solely based on the outcome of the trial that began its jury section and other deliberations on Wednesday. Marvel is also rumored to be slowly moving away from the Kang storyline and focusing on another iconic villain like Doctor Doom. However, for now, all eyes are on Majors’ trial and what comes of it.
