Actor Jonathan Majors, known by Marvel fans for having played Kang the Conqueror in the MCU, is officially avoiding jail time. The 34-year-old faced a maximum sentence of one year in prison after a jury convicted him for misdemeanor assault in December. This was the result of accusations by his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, who claimed Majors assaulted her in a car in March 2023.
Jabbari claims that she grabbed Majors’ phone after she saw him receive a text from another woman. This is when Majors allegedly assaulted her, with Jabbari claiming to have had a broken finger in addition to a swollen arm and ear. Now, as shared via Deadline, Majors will not be going to prison as a result of the alleged incident.
The outlet notes that a New York Judge has sentenced Majors “to participate in a domestic violence treatment program.” This program is described as a “one year ‘in person batterers’ intervention program,” and furthermore, it will be held “in LA, where Majors is based.”
The publication continues:
“In sentencing Monday, Judge Gaffey also issued a permanent order of protection against any contact whatsoever with Jabbari and continued therapy for Majors. The actor cannot apply for or own a gun, the judge also said. Any violation of the sentencing terms could result in Majors being put behind bars for up to 364 days, Gaffey made clear today. If Majors does not complete the West Coast intervention program, he could also face six months in jail.”
This is Majors’ first conviction, and therefore, “the defense agreed that jail time for Majors was not an appropriate sentence,” according to Deadline. They add that Judge Gaffey said “jail is not necessary” for Jonathan Majors as well.
Of course, regardless of avoiding jail time, it’s unclear what Majors’ career as an actor will look like going forward. Especially now that his ties with Marvel Studios have been cut, there are still plenty of complicated times ahead for Majors.