Coverage dated November 27, 2023 to December 3, 2023

Opening statements begin in Jonathan Majors assault trial in New York City

Headline from ABC 7 New York, on the newest of 3 developments

Majors did not speak as he strode into the courthouse seeking to clear his name following an arrest in March that has effectively stalled his fast-rising career.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Jonathan Majors Trial on Assault Charges Begins With Focus on Sealed Evidence

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

  2. Jonathan Majors assault trial starts with competing narratives of a backseat confrontation

    Headline from ABC 30 Fresno ·

  3. Newest

    Opening statements begin in Jonathan Majors assault trial in New York City

    Headline from ABC 7 New York ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

29 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    What did Jonathan Majors do? Controversy explained as trial begins (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Majors was involved in an incident with his ex-girlfriend in March, which has led to him facing a criminal trial.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Jonathan Majors Trial on Assault Charges Begins With Focus on Sealed Evidence (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The Marvel actor faces up to a year in jail if convicted on charges that stem from an alleged domestic violence incident on March 25.

  3. Deadline

    Jonathan Majors Domestic Violence Trial Begins Today; Claims Of Other Incidents Could Be Unsealed (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    After repeated delays and clashes between lawyers over conduct of the case, Jonathan Majors goes on trial this morning in New York City on misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment. If found gu…

  4. Variety

    Jonathan Majors Assault Trial Begins With Judge Ruling on Sealed Evidence (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    The assault trial of Jonathan Majors got underway on Nov. 29 with jury selection.

  5. CNN

    Jonathan Majors assault trial begins Wednesday (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The trial in the assault and harassment case against Marvel actor Jonathan Majors is set to begin on Wednesday in New York City.

  6. CBS News

    Jonathan Majors' trial on domestic violence charges is underway. Here's what to know. (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Jonathan Majors is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, during an incident in New York City — but Majors claims that Jabbari attacked him.

  7. The Guardian

    Jonathan Majors trial begins for assault charges over alleged domestic dispute (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Creed actor accused by then girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, of slapping her across the face, twisting her arm, and throwing her into a car

  8. NPR

    After numerous delays, actor Jonathan Majors' trial begins in New York City (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    After months of delay the criminal trial of actor Jonathan Majors has gotten started with jury selection. His meteoric Hollywood career has been sidetracked by charges of assault and harassment.

  9. New York Post

    Marvel star Jonathan Majors turns up in Manhattan court for hearing on eve of assault trial (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Marvel actor Jonathan Majors confidently strode into Manhattan court Friday in a floor-length dark coat and snappy fedora to watch prosecutors and his lawyers tussle over what evidence should be sh…

  10. NPR

    Opening arguments begin in Jonathan Majors trial (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The actor, whose Hollywood prospects have been dimmed by accusations of assault, will face a jury in a Manhattan courtroom as opening arguments of his trial begin.

  11. ABC 7 New York

    Opening statements begin in Jonathan Majors assault trial in New York City (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Majors did not speak as he strode into the courthouse seeking to clear his name following an arrest in March that has effectively stalled his fast-rising career.

  12. ABC 30 Fresno

    Jonathan Majors assault trial starts with competing narratives of a backseat confrontation (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Majors did not speak as he strode into the courthouse seeking to clear his name following an arrest in March that has effectively stalled his fast-rising career.

  13. CBS News

    Opening statements in Jonathan Majors' domestic assault trial begin in Manhattan (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The 34-year-old Marvel star is accused of hitting his then-girlfriend during an argument​ back in March.

  14. The Columbian

    Jonathan Majors assault trial starts with competing versions of a backseat confrontation (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements began Monday in the criminal trial of actor Jonathan Majors, who was charged last spring for allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend during an argument.

  15. NBC New York

    Opening arguments begin in Jonathan Majors assault trial in Manhattan (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Opening arguments began Monday in the criminal trial of actor Jonathan Majors, who was charged last spring for allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend during an argument. Majors was arrested in March on charges of misdemeanor assault and harassment after allegedly striking his then-girlfriend in th…

  16. FOX 5 New York

    Opening statements begin in Jonathan Majors assault trial in New York (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Majors was arrested in March on charges of misdemeanor assault and harassment after allegedly striking his then-girlfriend in the back of a car.

  17. Washington Times

    Opening arguments begin in Jonathan Majors assault trial in New York (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Opening arguments began Monday in the criminal trial of actor Jonathan Majors, who was charged last spring for allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend during an argument.

  18. Rolling Stone

    Jonathan Majors: Opening Statements Begin in Domestic Violence Trial (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Jonathan Majors' domestic violence trial opened today in a New York City court. Our report

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