Current:Home > FinanceJonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend arrested amid domestic violence case against the actor-LoTradeCoin
Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend arrested amid domestic violence case against the actor
View Date:2025-01-11 09:27:24
An ex-girlfriend who accused actor Jonathan Majors of assaulting her in March was arrested in New York City Wednesday night, her attorney Ross Kramer confirmed to USA TODAY Thursday.
Grace Jabbari, who is British, was arrested on two misdemeanor charges, according to Kramer.
"We are disappointed that Ms. Jabbari had to face an arrest that the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office already determined was unwarranted," Kramer said in a statement. "The DA’s Office carefully reviewed all the facts of the case and concluded that Ms. Jabbari was the victim, and not the perpetrator. Before we walked into the police precinct, the DA’s Office made clear that they would not be charging Ms. Jabbari with any offense."
Her attorney added: "It is unfortunate and re-traumatizing when a survivor of intimate partner violence is forced to endure an arrest, but Ms. Jabbari is an extremely strong and resilient person who is determined to move forward."
The dancer and movement coach was charged with suspicion of misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief, according to The New York Times and The Hollywood Reporter.
She was released soon after on a desk appearance ticket, which is a notice to appear in court at a later date.
"The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has officially declined to prosecute the case against Grace Jabbari because it lacks prosecutorial merit. The matter is now closed and sealed," the district attorney's office said in a statement to USA TODAY Thursday.
Jabbari's arrest comes more than three months after Majors filed a cross-complaint against her in June, leading the NYPD to open an investigation, and seven months after he was taken into custody following Jabbari's 911 call after an alleged domestic dispute.
The Manhattan district attorney's office has said it "would decline to prosecute Ms. Jabbari if she were arrested," according to an Oct. 13 document from the district attorney's office responding to Majors' motion to dismiss charges, which was obtained by USA TODAY Wednesday.
DA's office details alleged domestic dispute between Jonathan Majors, Grace Jabbari
According to a document from the district attorney office, obtained by USA TODAY Wednesday, Jabbari allegedly grabbed Majors' phone while they were in a car headed to their Manhattan home after seeing a message "that stated in substance: 'Wish I was kissing you right now.'"
From their alleged fight, Jabbari allegedly suffered injuries including a fractured finger, bruising, a laceration behind her ear and a bump on her head.
On March 25, a judge granted a limited order of protection, preventing Majors and the woman from assaulting or harassing each other and released Majors on his own recognizance.
Majors is currently facing five misdemeanor charges, including three for assault and two for harassment, against Jabbari. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges. Earlier on Wednesday, the Manhattan district attorney’s office declined Majors' motion to dismiss these charges against the "Creed III" and Marvel Cinematic Universe star.
His trial is set to begin Nov. 29.
Majors has denied the allegations against him. In August, his attorney, Priya Chaudhry, told USA TODAY in a statement that he is "the real victim in this shameful ordeal."
Latest on Jonathan Majors' case:Judge denies motion to dismiss charges
Contributing: Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY
veryGood! (7)
Related
- Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says next year will be his last in office; mum on his plans afterward
- Powassan virus confirmed in Massachusetts: What you should know as tick season continues
- What does conditioner do? Here’s how to attain soft, silky hair.
- How countries are using innovative technology to preserve ocean life
- Agents search home of ex-lieutenant facing scrutiny as police probe leak of school shooting evidence
- Videos show where cicadas have already emerged in the U.S.
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs files motion to dismiss sex trafficking claim in sexual assault lawsuit
- Proof Sydney Sweeney’s Wedding to Jonathan Davino Is Sooner Than You Think
- Nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco butter recalled for missing 'Contains Milk statement': FDA
- Democrats start out ahead in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin 2024 Senate races — CBS News Battleground Tracker poll
Ranking
- One person is dead after a shooting at Tuskegee University
- GaxEx: Ushering in a New Era of Secure and Convenient Global Cryptocurrency Trading
- 'You tip, we tip': Domino's to begin tipping customers who tip their delivery drivers
- Climber who died after 1,000-foot fall on Alaska peak identified as passionate New York forest ranger Robbi Mecus
- Summer I Turned Pretty's Gavin Casalegno Marries Girlfriend Cheyanne Casalegno
- Funeral services are held for a Chicago police officer fatally shot while heading home from work
- Jason Kelce joining ESPN's 'Monday Night Countdown' pregame coverage, per report
- How to watch John Mulaney's upcoming live Netflix series 'Everybody’s In LA'
Recommendation
-
'Cowboy Carter' collaborators to be first country artists to perform at Rolling Loud
-
Highway back open after train carrying propane derails at Arizona-New Mexico state line
-
The Most-Shopped Celeb Recommendations This Month: Gwyneth Paltrow, Kyle Richards, and More
-
Florida teenager accidentally kills 11-year-old brother with stolen gun: Police
-
Why Dolly Parton Is a Fan of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Little Love Affair
-
Death of Frank Tyson, Ohio man who told police 'I can't breathe' has echoes of George Floyd
-
Duo charged with murder in killings of couple whose remains were found scattered on Long Island
-
Investors trying to take control of Norfolk Southern railroad pick up key support