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Former Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault in a pay-dispute incident with his private chef at his Dedham home. Prosecutors argued the case rested on the chef’s account, while Diggs and his defense said no assault occurred and questioned the chef’s credibility. The trial also noted Diggs’ recent Patriots contract and his prior NFL career across the Vikings, Bills, and Texans.
Jonathan Majors and his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari have settled a lawsuit in which Jabbari accused Majors of assault and defamation. The case, filed in New York, has been dismissed with prejudice, preventing future claims. Jabbari's attorney expressed satisfaction with the settlement, highlighting her courage in pursuing the case. Majors, previously convicted of misdemeanor assault and harassment in a separate incident involving Jabbari, has faced professional setbacks, including being dropped by Marvel and Disney. He recently announced his engagement to actress Meagan Good.
Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has been sentenced to six months' probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor count of battery in an assault case involving a woman. The more serious felony charges were dropped due to lack of cooperation from the accuser. This comes amidst other legal issues involving the Mahomes family, including Patrick Mahomes Sr.'s arrest for driving while intoxicated.
A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty to felony gun charges related to an alleged shooting incident in Hollywood in November 2021. The rapper, facing two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, maintains his innocence, claiming to be a victim in the altercation. Surveillance video shown during a preliminary hearing depicts an argument and what sounds like two gunshots, with a man identified as Rocky by a Los Angeles detective. His defense lawyer alleges the alleged victim was a failed associate seeking money from Rocky, citing text messages as evidence of extortion.
Jonathan Majors, known for his role as Kang the Conqueror in Marvel Studios' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, has been dropped by Marvel following his guilty verdict in an assault case involving his ex-girlfriend. Majors was found guilty of one count of third-degree assault and one count of harassment, but acquitted of two other charges. He is due for sentencing in February and could face up to one year in prison. Marvel executives have reportedly discussed backup plans for the character Kang, including potentially pivoting to another comic book adversary. Majors has already been dropped by his management team and removed from various projects.
New evidence, including text messages and an audio recording, has emerged in the ongoing assault case involving Jonathan Majors, the actor who portrays Kang in the MCU. The evidence reveals disturbing texts in which Majors attempts to dissuade his ex-girlfriend from seeking medical attention and threatens suicide. In the audio recording, Majors compares himself to historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and claims to be "a great man." This evidence, along with Majors' troubling behavior, has led to calls for Disney to recast the role of Kang or change the direction of the storyline.
Actor Jonathan Majors, known for his role in Marvel's "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," is facing a misdemeanor harassment charge after allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Prosecutors argued that Majors shoved Jabbari into an SUV "as if she was a doll" when she discovered he had cheated on her. The defense claimed the allegations were racially motivated. Surveillance video showed Majors pushing Jabbari back into the vehicle multiple times before fleeing, with Jabbari chasing him. The jury is now deliberating, and Majors could face up to a year in prison if convicted.
In the ongoing trial of actor Jonathan Majors for alleged assault, two NYPD officers testified about his 911 call reporting his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, unconscious. Majors expressed concern that Jabbari had overdosed or committed suicide. However, no evidence of drugs or suicide attempts was found. Jabbari testified that Majors assaulted her the previous night, causing injuries. The defense claims Jabbari fabricated the allegations. The trial continues with further testimonies, including from a social worker specializing in domestic violence. Majors faces misdemeanor charges and could be sentenced to up to a year in prison if convicted.
Court records reveal that the suspect in the New Hampshire Hospital shooting had been a patient at the facility in 2016. John Madore, 33, entered the hospital with a 9mm pistol and shot a security officer before being killed by a state trooper. Little information has been provided about Madore's background or motive. Records show that Madore had faced assault charges in 2016, which were eventually dropped. He had been ordered to undergo a competency evaluation, the results of which were sealed in 2017. Madore briefly worked as a peer support specialist at a mental health organization in 2019.
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has reached a plea agreement in the assault case stemming from a fight at a Las Vegas hotel in February 2022. Kamara will plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge of breach of peace, serve 30 hours of community service, pay a $500 fine, and compensate the alleged victim $105,000 for medical expenses. The NFL is still reviewing the incident and may impose additional discipline. Kamara's lawyer stated that he is pleased the matter is behind him and looks forward to a successful NFL season.
The unresolved assault case involving French soccer players Aminata Diallo and Kheira Hamraoui has had far-reaching consequences, including the end of friendships, a marriage, and dividing locker rooms. Diallo, who has been charged with aggravated assault, denies orchestrating the attack on Hamraoui and believes she is a victim of a desperate police force. Hamraoui, who accused Paris St.-Germain (PSG) of mistreatment, has also left the club. Both players await clarity on their association with the case and their soccer careers, with Diallo's international career effectively ended and Hamraoui left off the French national team roster for the Women's World Cup.
The misdemeanor assault case against Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey has been dropped after he completed a pretrial diversion program. Winfrey was accused of causing bodily injury to a woman he was dating. He was a fourth-round pick of the Browns in 2022 and played a key role in the defensive line rotation as a rookie.
Actor Jonathan Majors appeared in court via Zoom regarding his ongoing assault case. The judge discussed a motion filed by Majors' defense team, and a decision will be made on June 13. Majors was arrested on domestic violence allegations in March and charged with several counts of assault. His legal team denies any wrongdoing and claims the case is a "witch hunt" with racial bias. Additional alleged victims have come forward, and Majors has been dropped from several projects.
A judge has filed to hold St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner in contempt of court for the second time in a week after prosecutors failed to show up for a hearing in an assault case. Gardner is facing several other legal threats, including a lawsuit to remove her from office and a bill that would strip her of most of her power. The prosecutor missed the hearing due to a medical emergency, and the judge ordered Gardner to show cause for why she should not be held in contempt.