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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Entertainment
Gloria Oladipo

Jonathan Majors trial begins for assault charges over alleged domestic dispute

Actor Jonathan Majors appears on assault and harassment charges in New York state supreme court in New York City, 20 June.
Actor Jonathan Majors appears on assault and harassment charges in New York state supreme court in New York City, 20 June. Photograph: Reuters

The trial of the actor Jonathan Majors for assault and harassment against a former girlfriend following an alleged domestic dispute kicked off on Wednesday.

Jury selection began in the morning for the highly publicized case, according to Deadline, with Majors appearing in the courtroom. The 34-year-old actor, known for his role in the Creed movie franchise, Lovecraft Country and several current and forthcoming Marvel projects, faces several assault and harassment misdemeanours. He has pled not guilty to all counts; if found guilty, he faces up to a year in prison.

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