The woman accusing Jonathan Majors of assault has been granted a temporary restraining order against the actor, just weeks after he was arrested over an alleged domestic dispute with his accuser. As we previously reported, Majors was arrested on March 25, with reports claiming that the woman had to be taken to a nearby hospital to be treated for minor injuries to her head and neck. And if things weren’t already bad enough for the “Creed III” star, on Thursday, a New York judge gave the woman a restraining order against Majors ahead of his court appearance on May 9.
Doug Jones, who is Manhattan’s District Attorney’s Office press secretary, gave a statement to Indie Wire, revealing, “Today a judge granted a Full Temporary Order of Protection for the victim, per the People’s request and with the consent of defense counsel. (At the time of arraignment, a Limited Temporary Order of Protection was granted.) The next date in the case is May 9 in Part D (4th floor of 100 Centre Street).” Majors was charged with harassment, strangulation, and assault over the alleged incident last month, though his legal team have strongly denied their client of any wrongdoing.
“Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows,” his attorney said in response to the allegations. “We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently.” Majors has already lost a heap of endorsement deals, including partnerships with US Army, the Texas Rangers, and it’s been said he will no longer be attending the Met Gala next month.
The legal implications of such charges could also impact his ability to get work in the entertainment industry. Many companies have a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to domestic abuse, and if found guilty, he could lose out on future job opportunities. It is also important to note that the charges could impact his ability to travel internationally, which could also affect his career.
In addition to the potential loss of job opportunities, the incident could also impact his reputation. Many fans and colleagues may view him differently, and it could be challenging for him to regain their trust. The impact on his career could be long-lasting, and it is important for him to take the situation seriously and take appropriate action to address the issue.
Domestic abuse has been a prevalent issue in the entertainment industry for years. Many celebrities have been accused of domestic abuse, and the issue has been swept under the rug for far too long. It is essential for the industry to take a stand against domestic abuse and make it clear that such behavior will not be tolerated. At the same time, however, one is still innocent until proven guilty, so the domino effect that has seen Majors lose several endorsements when he hasn’t even had his day in court is worrying, to say the least.
The industry has a responsibility to ensure that its employees are safe and protected from harm. It is important for companies to have policies in place to address domestic abuse, and to provide resources for victims of abuse. The industry must also hold its employees accountable for their actions and ensure that they face consequences for their behavior.