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actor Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York City after an alleged domestic violence altercation over the weekend.
According to the statement of New York City Police Department obtained by peoplewho is 33 years old Credentials III star was taken into custody on Friday after officials received a 911 call made from an apartment near the Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan at 11:14 a.m. woman,” who has since been recognized as a girlfriend by TMZ.
The unnamed woman later told police she was allegedly “assaulted” and was hospitalized with “minor head and neck injuries.” Thankfully, he is in stable condition now. Meanwhile, Jonathan was arrested and booked on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment. Prosecutors then formally charged Jonathan with two misdemeanor charges of third-degree assault, second-degree harassment, second-degree harassment, and attempted third-degree assault, each ABC News.
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And what happened? Law enforcement sources later told TMZ that the victim alleged he and the Lovecraft country alum asked to be questioned in a taxi on Friday night when he allegedly saw another woman texting him and he punched him – trying to look at the phone. According to the woman, Jonathan became angry and allegedly grabbed her hand. Per criminal complaint taken by ABC NewsJonathan then hit him “in the face with his open hand, causing pain and a cut behind his ear.”
She then accused him of putting his hands on her neck, causing swelling, bruising, and great pain to her neck and hands. TMZ it was reported that the couple spent the night away from each other, and the woman reported the crime to the police. However, representatives for Jonathan denied any wrongdoing Marvel star, tell people in the statement:
“He did nothing wrong. We hope to clear his name and clear this.
His lawyer, Priya Choudharyalso denies the charge of assault to ABC News, claiming to have evidence to prove his innocence. It includes video footage from the alleged assault taxi, testimony from the driver, other people who saw the incident, and “most importantly, two written statements from the woman refuting the allegations.” The lawyer added:
“Jonathan Majors is absolutely innocent… We are quickly gathering evidence and presenting it to the District Attorney in the hope that all charges will be dropped as soon as possible. The NYPD is required to make an arrest in this situation, and this is the only reason Mr. Majors is in jail. We expect the charges to be cleared soon.
Per TMZJonathan was released without bail after the arraignment Manhattan Criminal Court on Saturday night. He is expected back in court in May. What a terrible situation…
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Try calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233, or text START to 88788, or to https://www.thehotline.org/.
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