Jonathan Majors’ lawyer presents text messages as evidence where woman admits to starting the fight

March 31, 2023 - 3:21 PM IST

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania actor Jonathan Majors was recently charged with several counts of assault and harassment over a “domestic dispute” with 30-year-old woman. On Thursday, the criminal defense attorney for the actor released a few text messages which he claims the woman in question sent. In the messages, she appears to take the blame for the fight.

Jonathan Majors’ lawyer presents text messages as evidence where woman admits to starting the fight

As shared by Variety, according to the messages, which have not been independently verified, the woman wrote Majors afterwards that “I told them it was my fault for trying to grab your phone.” She also said that she was “angry” that Majors had been arrested, and that she had made clear that the charges did not have her blessing.

“I reiterated how this was not an attack,” the woman allegedly wrote. The person who sent the texts also indicates she had “injuries” and that “we had a fight.” Meanwhile, a representative for the Manhattan DA said, “We have an active and ongoing investigation but cannot comment beyond that.”

Majors was arrested over the weekend in Manhattan and charged with assault and harassment following a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman, according to authorities. The complaint filed by the unnamed victim claims the defendant did “strike her about the face with an open hand, causing substantial pain and a laceration behind her ear.”

She further claims he “put his hand on her neck, causing bruising and substantial pain.” Meanwhile, Majors’ criminal defense lawyer said in Thursday’s statement, “Mr. Majors completely denies assaulting the woman.” She also alleges that it was Majors who called 911.

“The police arrived with the paramedics, as is standard procedure, and arrested Mr. Majors due to an NYPD protocol requiring arrest in certain circumstances,” Chaudhry added. “She also disavowed any allegations that he had done anything to her and confirmed that Mr. Majors called 911 because of her mental condition.”

Speaking of the text messages presented by the defense lawyer, the woman allegedly wrote, “Please let me know you’re okay when you get this. They assured me that you won’t be charged. They said they had to arrest you as protocol when they saw the injuries on me and they knew we had a fight. I’m so angry that they did. And I’m sorry you’re in this position. Will make sure nothing happens about this.

“I told them it was my fault for trying to grab your phone. I only just got out of hospital. Just call me when you’re out. I love you.” In a follow-up text message, sent a few hours later, she says, “They just called again to check on me and I reiterated how this was not an attack and they do not have my blessing on any charges being placed. I read the paper they gave me about strangulation and I said point blank this did not occur and should be removed immediately. The judge is definitely going to be told this.

She ensured this to me. I know you have the best team and there’s nothing to worry about I just want you to know that I’m doing all I can my end. I also said to tell the judge to know that the origin of the call was to do with me collapsing and passing out and your worry as my partner due to our communication prior. Out of care. She promised all will be relayed.”

The report further states that a representative for Majors denied the allegations after Majors was released from custody on Saturday night. “He has done nothing wrong,” his publicist told Variety. “We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up.”

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