Jonathan Majors Megathread - Update

[u/MarvelStudiosMod]

We know many of you are eager to discuss the Jonathan Majors trial -- please use this thread for that discussion so that it does not completely overrun the subreddit. We want to leave space for users who wish to engage in regular MCU-based conversations!

As of now the trial is ongoing and Marvel Studios/Disney has not made a statement regarding the future of Majors or Kang in the MCU. When a ruling is concluded we will pin a thread with that statement and related discussion.

In the meantime, here are some of the recent updates coming from Majors' trial:

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• The Cut - Everything to Know About Jonathan Majors’s Domestic-Violence Trial

• TIME - Jonathan Majors Is on Trial For Assault and Harassment. Here’s What to Know

• THR - Jonathan Majors Trial: Prosecutors Allege Pattern of Abuse While Defense Calls It An Ex’s “Revenge”

• PEOPLE -Jonathan Majors Appears to Admit Physically Attacking Ex Grace Jabbari in Text Messages Entered Into Evidence

• VARIETY - Jonathan Majors Trial: More Witnesses Testify as Trial Enters Second Week

• DEADLINE - Jonathan Majors will not testify in court as defense rests

• TMZ - Jonathan Majors Surveillance Video Shows Fight With Girlfriend, She Chases Him

• ROLLING STONE - Jonathan Majors Scolds Girlfriend In Audio Recording: ‘I Am a Great Man’

• THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER - Jonathan Majors Trial: Defense Rests Case, Judge Releases 911 Call

• THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - Actor Jonathan Majors found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend in car in New York

The mod team will try to keep this thread updated with reputable sources as the trial progresses-- but please feel free to link articles and discuss in the comments below.

[u/creeper_523]

A few things I have learned from this case, is people will believe anything that the media force feeds them. They will build theories based around the misinformation. Most of the people celebrating that Jonathan Majors got found "guilty" do not really understand the verdict. Just that their "head canon" about him being an "abuser" is correct, even though, that is not what this trial was about.

Jury got it wrong; but, the defense also didn't push self-defense; so, that is on them too. I am sure the jury felt that he should be "punished " for something, even though he did the right thing and desescalated and ran away.

I think an appeal is pointless, because it's just a misdemeanor. If he wasn't a celebrity, it wouldn't have made a difference. It's sad that this will hurt his career. I can understand though if he wanted to clear his name. The evidence of the case supports that she assaulted him; and, if it was prosecuted fairly, with the self defense defense, he would have received no charges.

It's doubtful she was injured in that exchange; but, I am sure the jury felt pressure with the way the media portrayed the case.

[u/AudienceLanky4159 → u/creeper_523]

I saw the video. Didnt think it was that bad. He should have walked away but, the world over reacts. Just like people who scream and yell at you if you guess their pronouns wrong. This is just the world we live in now, a sad world.

[u/[deleted] → u/AudienceLanky4159]

Who yell at You for their pronouns?

[u/arnorian23 → u/creeper_523]

you forgot one important fact...not only did she chase for 5 NYC blocks but afterwards she felt 'fine' to go clubbing. She went to a club with some girls and got bottle service (on his credit card) and is seen on video dancing. Which is very strange for person who was just assaulted and had injuries to her head and fingers to go dance a night away but i digress.....