Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari on Sept. 12, 2022.Photo:Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
Jonathan Majors' accuser has been arrested on charges of assault and criminal mischief — though she will not be prosecuted — seven months after the actor’s arrest following an alleged domestic dispute.
A spokesperson at the New York Police Department confirms to PEOPLE that the woman, Grace Jabbari, was arrested Wednesday at 6 p.m. According to police, Jabbari — whom Majors, 34,filed a domestic-violence counter-complaintagainst in June — was issued a desk-appearance ticket, and will be required to appear in court to address the charges.
A lawyer for Majors decried the DA Office’s decision not to prosecute Jabbari in a statement to PEOPLE, saying it was at odds with the NYPD’s decision to arrest Jabbari after a “thorough and lengthy investigation.”
Dustin Pusch, Majors’ civil attorney, called the prosecutors' decision a “serious injustice” that raises “grave questions about the impartiality and transparency of the prosecutors; discretion, due process, and equal protection under the law.”
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Grace Jabbari surrenders at the 10th precinct in New York City on Oct. 25, 2023.BrosNYC / BACKGRID
BrosNYC / BACKGRID
Kramer continues in his statement to PEOPLE, “Before we walked into the police precinct, the DA’s Office made clear that they would not be charging Ms. Jabbari with any offense.”
He adds, “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.”
A rep for theLokistar told PEOPLE at the time, “Hehas done nothing wrong. We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up.”
Shortly after, Majors wascharged with multiple misdemeanor counts of assault and harassment, according to PEOPLE-obtained documents from the Manhattan DA’s Office.
Jonathan Majors on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California.Jon Kopaloff/Getty
Jon Kopaloff/Getty
In his June counter-complaint, Majors claimed the “drunk and hysterical” woman caused him pain and bleeding after the alleged assault, according toInsider, which obtained a copy of the report and a sworn affidavit.
The actor also claimed in the report that the alleged victim had attacked him in previous incidents, though he said he did not file reports in the past.
On Sept. 6,Majors appeared virtuallybefore Judge Rachel S. Pauley in Manhattan Criminal Court for a short hearing, where it was decided that a new trial date for the actor would be determined nine days later.
Jonathan Majors in court in New York City on June 20, 2023.AP Photo/Steven Hirsh, Pool
AP Photo/Steven Hirsh, Pool
While Manhattan Assistant DA Kelli Galaway told the judge that the prosecution was ready for trial, Majors' attorneys stated that the two sides needed to further address “deficiencies” in the discovery process, according toDeadline. Majors himself only spoke during the hearing to answer the judge’s questions, the outlet reported.
The actor’s trial was then delayed yet again as his legal team claimed that New York prosecutors have “attempt[ed] to bury” key evidence in the case,Rolling Stonereported.
Majors appeared virtually in the courtroom as Judge Michael Gaffey scheduled the next hearing for this past Wednesday. During that hearing, Gaffeydenied a request for the dismissalof the DA’s criminal case against Majors.
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source: people.com
