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Jesse James Rumson, known as "Sedition Panda" for wearing a panda costume head during the Jan. 6 Capitol breach, was convicted of assaulting a police officer and seven other charges in a bench trial.
Former Marvel actor Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to a 52-week domestic-abuse prevention program after being convicted of recklessly assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Majors was solemn during the proceedings and declined to make a statement. Jabbari was granted a full order of protection against Majors and read an emotional victim impact statement in court. The actor was found guilty of reckless assault and a harassment violation, but not guilty of the more serious charges. Jabbari has also filed a defamation and assault and battery lawsuit against Majors.
Jonathan Majors, a rising movie star, was sentenced to 52 weeks of domestic violence programming after being found guilty of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend. The conviction has had a significant impact on his career, with Marvel Studios ending their relationship with him and a movie in which he starred being shelved. Two other women have also come forward with allegations of abuse against him.
The man who fatally shot two Burnsville police officers and a firefighter had previously pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon in 2007 and had petitioned the court in 2020 to have his gun rights restored, which was denied. The armed suspect barricaded himself inside a home with family members, including seven children, and opened fire on officers, resulting in the deaths of the two officers and the firefighter. The gunman, identified as Shannon Cortez Gooden, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Jonathan Majors' sentencing hearing has been postponed after his attorneys filed a motion to set aside the verdict in his domestic assault case. The former Marvel star was found guilty on counts of third-degree assault and harassment in December and is facing a maximum sentence of one year in prison. Both Marvel and the Walt Disney Corporation have terminated their association with Majors, who was on the verge of playing the villainous Kang the Conqueror in the latest spate of Marvel Cinematic Universe films.
Jonathan Majors' sentencing for reckless assault and harassment charges has been postponed to April 8 after his defense team filed a motion to set aside the verdict. The charges stem from an incident with his ex-partner, and despite initial expectations of no prison time, a recent denial of wrongdoing in an interview may impact his sentence. The actor has faced professional repercussions, including being dropped from Marvel Studios and other film projects.
Ryan Samsel, a Pennsylvania barber, was convicted of federal assault charges for his violent attacks on the police during the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, which prosecutors described as the tipping point that ignited the chaos. Samsel and four co-defendants were found guilty, while he was acquitted of trespassing on the Capitol grounds. The ongoing prosecutions of those involved in the Capitol attack have become a focal point in the 2024 presidential campaign, with former President Donald Trump attempting to rewrite the narrative around the events, prompting a federal judge to denounce such efforts as "shameless" and "preposterous."
Jonathan Majors has been fired from the role of Dennis Rodman in the upcoming film "48 Hours In Vegas" following his recent assault conviction. The film, which was set to document Rodman's notorious trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA finals, has also been released by Lionsgate. Majors, who was convicted of harassment and assault during a domestic dispute, faces sentencing on Feb. 6 and has been dropped from future Marvel Studios projects.
Jonathan Majors' first post-conviction interview with ABC's Linsey Davis received widespread criticism for his lack of accountability, insincere emotions, victim-blaming, and inappropriate comparisons. Majors failed to take responsibility for his actions, evoked Coretta Scott King's name in reference to his white girlfriend, and displayed poor judgment by granting the interview before his sentencing, leading to further backlash and potential impact on his court decision.
Jonathan Majors maintains his innocence in a Good Morning America interview, denying allegations of physical abuse against his former girlfriend Grace Jabbari and claiming he was "reckless with her heart, not with her body." Majors faces sentencing for reckless assault and harassment charges and believes race played a part in the case. He also expressed hope for a second chance in Hollywood and credited girlfriend Meagan Good for standing by him.
Actor Jonathan Majors denies misdemeanor assault conviction in a post-conviction interview, using tactics of denial and victim-blaming while portraying himself as a victim. The interview, conducted by ABC News, received criticism for lack of pushback and failure to interrogate key aspects of the case. Majors blames his ex-girlfriend for triggering his childhood traumas and thoughts of suicide, while also praising his new girlfriend and expressing confidence in returning to Hollywood. The interview has sparked controversy and raised concerns about downplaying the assault conviction and influencing public opinion.
Actor Jonathan Majors, found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment, expressed shock at the verdict and pushed back on his culpability in an interview on ABC's Good Morning America. He discussed the incident with his then-partner Grace Jabbari, denied being reckless with her body, and emphasized his lack of history in domestic abuse. Majors also mentioned his own injuries and the racial factor involved, while addressing the audio recording played in court. The interview, ahead of his sentencing, is seen as highly unusual and comes after Disney's Marvel Studios dropped him from upcoming films.
Jonathan Majors, known for his role as Kang the Conqueror in Marvel's Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania, has been dropped from two planned Avengers movies after being found guilty of assault and harassment charges. Majors' career had been on the rise, with notable roles in films like The Last Black Man in San Francisco and Creed III. Marvel Studios had big plans for him, but his conviction has thrown their cinematic universe plans into disarray. Marvel now faces the decision of either recasting the role or pivoting to a different antagonist. Majors, on the other hand, may find it challenging to regain his previous heights in the industry.
Sybil Garbow, a 72-year-old Black woman, shares her experience of being jailed in Minnesota for assaulting a white coworker. She describes substandard conditions in the jail, including poor hygiene, inadequate dietary adjustments for her health conditions, and lack of respect from some staff members. Garbow plans to appeal her conviction and is determined to pay the restitution, but she feels there is an injustice problem in Anoka for Black people and hopes for a fair trial where the truth can come out.