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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kelly Rissman

The Jonathan Majors assault trial is hauntingly similar to Depp v Heard

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Marvel actor Jonathan Majors was on trial for the last two weeks over assault and harassment charges. Before the jury’s verdict was handed down, the verdict in the court of public opinion had long been decided, as social media users seemed to have made up their minds, just as they had in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case.

On 18 December, Mr Majors was convicted on two counts — one count of assault in the third degree and one count of harassment in the second degree.

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