Current:Home > MarketsRekubit-Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend arrested amid domestic violence case against the actor -Keystone Capital Education
Rekubit-Jonathan Majors' ex-girlfriend arrested amid domestic violence case against the actor
SignalHub View
Date:2025-04-08 23:54:35
An ex-girlfriend who accused actor Jonathan Majors of assaulting her in March was arrested in New York City Wednesday night,Rekubit 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! (3)
Related
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- Lily Allen Shares She Sometimes Turns Down David Harbour's Requests in Bed
- Dave Grohl takes aim at Taylor Swift: 'We actually play live'
- As a Longwall Coal Mine Grows Beneath an Alabama Town, Neighbors of an Explosion Victim Feel Undermined and Unheard
- California DMV apologizes for license plate that some say mocks Oct. 7 attack on Israel
- Team combs fire-ravaged New Mexico community for remains of the missing
- Social media sensation Judge Frank Caprio on compassion, kindness and his cancer diagnosis
- Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance With Kids Sosie and Travis
- Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Sells Once Every 4 Seconds: Get 50% Off Before It's Gone
- Catastrophic flooding in Minnesota leaves entire communities under feet of water as lakes reach uncontrollable levels
Ranking
- Can Bill Belichick turn North Carolina into a winner? At 72, he's chasing one last high
- Maximalist Jewelry Is Having a Moment—Here’s How to Style the Trendy Statement Pieces We’re Obsessed With
- Map shows state abortion restrictions 2 years after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade
- Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny Reunite in Paris for Dinner With Pal Gigi Hadid
- 'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
- Biden and Trump face off this week in the first presidential debate. Here's what we know so far about the debate, prep and more
- Sen. Bob Menendez’s Egypt trip planning got ‘weird,’ Senate staffer recalls at bribery trial
- Will ex-gang leader held in Tupac Shakur killing get house arrest with $750K bail? Judge to decide
Recommendation
Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
Timeline of the Julian Assange legal saga over extradition to the US on espionage charges
Former North Dakota lawmaker to plead guilty to traveling to pay for sex with minor
Pennsylvania woman drowns after being swept over waterfall in Glacier National Park
McConnell absent from Senate on Thursday as he recovers from fall in Capitol
Philadelphia pastor elected to lead historic Black church in New York City
US swimmers shift focus to Paris Olympics, Aussies: 'The job isn't done'
Don't Miss GAP's Limited-Time Extra 50% Off Sale: $15 Sweaters, $17 Cargos & More