Published 09:52 IST, December 14th 2023

Jonathan Majors trial: Alleged texts to accuser confirm distrubing details about assault case

Disturbing text messages exchanged between Jonathan Majors and his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, surfaced in court, painting a harrowing picture of threats.

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Jonathan Majors, rewned for his performances, faces an unsettling legal battle as his misdemeaur assault trial takes a haunting turn. Disturbing text messs exchanged between actor and his n-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, surfaced in court, painting a harrowing picture of threats, alleged coercion, and distress.

What were allegations of coercion and threats?

In courtroom, revealed text messs displayed a distressing exchange where Majors allegedly urged Jabbari to refrain from seeking medical attention after an altercation between m, threatening suicide if she sought treatment. Reports suggest Majors texted about contemplating self-harm, with messs hinting at emotional manipulation amid a tumultuous situation.

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actor faces charges including assault in third degree and aggravated harassment in connection with an alleged altercation with Jabbari back in March in New York City. Maintaining his incence throughout, Majors risks up to a year behind bars if convicted, as legal battle intensifies with each revelation.

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What were testimonies and contrictions?

As trial progressed, contrasting testimonies emerged. Jabbari testified to volatility of ir relationship, highlighting alleged moments of Majors' anger and aggression. prosecution rested its case, and defense countered with its own witnesses, including an NYPD detective who arrested Jabbari in a counter-complaint.

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surfaced text messs depicted Majors allegedly monishing Jabbari and expressing self-loathing, invoking threats of self-harm. Portions of texts, declared Molineux evidence, were cited as integral to understanding charged acts, painting a disturbing narrative of coercion and intimidation.

courtroom drama shed light on a tangled web of allegations, including prior incidents and text exchanges from September 2022, raising questions about relationship dynamics between Majors and Jabbari. Prosecutors hinted at medical records related to a separate incident.

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trial, marked by revelations and conflicting accounts, poses crucial implications for both parties involved. defense's cross-examination aimed to scrutinise Jabbari's testimony, while prosecution sought to establish a pattern of behaviour through revealed text messs, creating a mosaic of conflicting narratives and disturbing revelations.

domestic violence trial is expected to last several weeks, with prosecutors set to call about a dozen witnesses.

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(With inputs from AP)

09:52 IST, December 14th 2023