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Medical Expert Says Jonathan Majors’ Accuser Is Lying

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Jonathan Majors was arrested on March 29 in New York City. The 33-year-old actor was charged with misdemeanor strangulation, assault, and harassment. The charges stemmed from an alleged incident with his girlfriend at a nightclub. While Majors has denied the allegations, more women have since come forward with similar stories.

Majors is expected to appear in court on May 9 for his first hearing related to the charges. Earlier this week, Majors’ accuser was granted a full temporary order of protection. Colloquially known as a restraining order, a temporary order of protection prevents an alleged abuser from contacting their alleged victim. Majors did not object to the order, with his lawyer saying “This is standard in cases such as this, and we consented because Mr. Majors wants nothing to do with the woman who assaulted him.” The actor’s defense since his arrest is that he was the victim in the reported altercation.

Majors Retains Medical Expert

However, that was not all that Majors’ attorney, Priya Chaudry, had to say about the proceedings. According to Chaudry, they have retained a medical expert who is willing to testify against Majors’ accuser. “We recently provided a forensic medical opinion from a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Doctor and Trauma Specialist who has examined the photos and videos of the woman and concludes, without hesitation, that the woman did not have any injuries at the nightclub and the injuries she later sustained did not come from Mr. Majors”.

Furthermore, Chaudry called out the Manhattan DA’s office in light of this claim. “In fact, the forensic medical expert’s opinion shows that the woman is lying. It is disturbing that even when presented with this incontrovertible evidence, the District Attorney continues this false case.” Chaudry did not elaborate further on what this evidence entailed. However, that will likely be made apparent in the upcoming hearings. Majors has been dropped from a number of projects since the allegations were made public. However, he remains part of the MCU at the time of writing and will appear in Season 2 of Loki later this year. HotNewHipHop will have all the updates in the case as they occur.

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Jonathan Majors Accuser Granted Protection Order

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On March 25, actor Jonathan Majors was arrested in New York City. The 33-year-old, known for Creed III and Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania, was charged with misdemeanor strangulation, assault, and harassment. The reported victim was his girlfriend, who has not been named in the interest of her privacy. However, more women have since come forward with similar accusations.

Once a star on the rise, Majors has now become an industry pariah. He is reportedly a free agent after being dropped by his management. Furthermore, he has been removed from several upcoming projects. Notably, Marvel has not yet released any information as to whether he will remain as Kang in the MCU. Majors has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings. Additionally, Majors alleges that he was the victim, not the woman pressing charges. However, there now there has been a major update in his case.

Manhattan DA Grants Protection Order

Majors’ alleged victim in the March 25 assault has been granted a temporary order of protection. Colloquially known as a restraining order, a temporary order of protection prevents an alleged abuser from contacting their alleged victim. It is often put in place to protect reported victims prior to trial proceedings. “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,” Manhattan District Attorney’s Office press secretary Doug Jones said in a statement.

A statement was also issued by Majors’ attorney, Priya Chaudry. “This is standard in cases such as this, and we consented because Mr. Majors wants nothing to do with the woman who assaulted him.” Chaudry additionally said that we recently provided a forensic medical opinion from a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Doctor and Trauma Specialist who has examined the photos and videos of the woman and concludes, without hesitation, that the woman did not have any injuries at the nightclub and the injuries she later sustained did not come from Mr. Majors”. Majors is set to make two more appearances in 2023, after Creed and Ant-Man. Loki Season 2 is set for release in September. Meanwhile, Magazine Dreams, where Majors plays a bodybuilder, will premiere in December. Majors is due to appear in court in relation to the charges on May 9.

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Jonathan Majors’ Assault Allegations Cause Friends To “Keep Their Distance”: Report

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Oh, how the mighty have fallen. No one could have anticipated the dramatic turn in store for Jonathan Majors earlier this year when the premiere of his two latest movies was quickly followed by an arrest and assault charges. The embattled actor is facing accusations of attacking a woman in a cab. Of course, his legal team has maintained his innocence since the story first broke. To support their statement, lawyers previously shared iMessages from the reported victim. However, many social media users believe they only make Majors look more guilty.

In addition to that, the 33-year-old has been dropped by his management team. He also will no longer be attending the upcoming Met Gala. In recent days, a handful of other women have come forward with allegations aimed at Majors, causing further turmoil to unravel in his life. “It’s no surprise that his phone is ringing much less these days. That is what happens in all walks of life — but especially in Hollywood. Friends turn cold,” a source has told Page Six of the latest update. “This could not have happened at a more worse time [for his career],” they added.

Jonathan Majors’ Assault Allegations Cost Him Big

Jonathan Majors and Michael B. Jordan attend the Premiere Of Sony Pictures’ “Devotion” on November 15, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/WireImage)

Majors was undeniably riding a high earlier this year. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania arrived in February, and Creed III made its debut the month after. “You can’t deny that the man is a talented actor, but right now he has to reassess and gather a whole new team,” the outlet’s insider also noted. Just last week, it was revealed that the California-born entertainer has been cut from several upcoming projects, including Otis And Zelma, and Nadia Latif’s The Man In My Basement.

He’s also expected to appear in various Marvel projects soon, and at this time, there have been no reports of any changes there. With the latest allegations against The Harder They Fall actor, however, that may be reconsidered down the road. Tap back in later for any updates on Jonathan Majors’ assault investigation, as well as your other favourite celebrities.

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Odell Beckham Jr Named In Assault Investigation

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Odell Beckham Jr. was set to make his return to the NFL this year. After spending the 2022 season injured and teamless, Beckham Jr. became a key piece in the Lamar Jackson saga. Desperate to keep Jackson in Baltimore, the Ravens signed Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $18 million. The quarterback and wide receiver were seen spotted celebrating the move at a Miami nightclub. However, Jackson is yet to revoke his trade request, or officially sign his non-exclusive franchise tag.

While Beckham Jr. has been a source of some drama on and off the field, he has rarely faced legal issues. His most notable run-in with law enforcement came in November 2022, when he was escorted off a flight in Miami just before takeoff. Beckham Jr. reportedly refused to put on his seatbelt and was unresponsive when flight staff attempted to wake him. However, a new lawsuit could spell trouble for the receiver.

Woman Claims OBJ Assaulted Her

According to a TMZ report, the LAPD has opened an investigation into reports of an assault at the Los Angeles nightclub Delilah. Sources told TMZ that a woman has alleged that Beckham Jr. put his hand around her neck. The incident reportedly happened some weeks ago and has only recently moved to the investigation stage. No further details were made available to TMZ by their sources. The NFL and Baltimore Ravens are yet to comment on the allegations.

Beckham Jr.’s representative told TMZ that neither they nor Beckham Jr. had been contacted by police. Furthermore, they were not aware that an investigation was underway. They went on to “vehemently” claim Beckham Jr. was innocent and had done nothing wrong. TMZ also reached out to John Terzian, the owner of Delilah. Terzian also denied the allegations, stating that “the claim is false. There is no evidence of this person even being in the area where she claims the incident occurred.” It’s pertinent to mention that while “investigation” sounds serious, it is a formality of law enforcement. This story is only just being made public but be sure to check back with HotNewHipHop for future updates.

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Twitter Reacts To Jonathan Majors Texts, Many Think Lawyers Are Making Him Look Guilty

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As March began, Jonathan Majors was feeling on top of the world, thanks to the arrival of two huge projects – Ant-Man: Quantimania and Creed III – which he worked incredibly hard on. Following the latter’s highly anticipated premiere, he and co-star/director Michael B. Jordan enjoyed their time in the spotlight, consistently making fans laugh (and swoon) with their antics. Unfortunately for the 33-year-old, things quickly came crashing down last weekend when he was arrested and charged with assault, among other things.

Since he was taken into custody, Majors’ legal team has vehemently denied any wrongdoing on his part. On Thursday (March 30), the defence shared screenshots of texts between the actor and his alleged victim, seemingly attempting to prove his innocence. However, as many social media users are pointing out, it could be argued that the receipts only make the accused attacker look more guilty. “Please let me know you’re okay when you get this,” one of the messages begins. 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.”

Jonathan Majors’ Attorney Unveils Alleged Texts

The anonymous woman went on to say that she was angered over the situation, and “will make sure nothing happens about this.” Aside from her lengthy paragraphs, the only words that came from Majors’ phone were “Did you leave the keys?” and “Goodbye, [redacted].” While they don’t exactly prove or disprove anything at this point, social media is having a field day reacting to the investigation’s latest update.

“Jonathan Majors’ lawyer really woke up and was like, ‘Let’s put out evidence that the girl did pass out and collapse and maybe people won’t ask how that happened if she says she grabbed his phone,’” one Twitter user quipped this morning. “You have to be the dumbest lawyer alive to think releasing texts from your client’s victim that have her taking the blame for injuries she received from him are evidence of his innocence instead of one of the clearest signs of domestic violence and an abusive relationship,” someone else wrote. Another person added, “Jonathan Majors got his lawyer from the same place Trump got his.” Keep scrolling to see more reactions, and make sure to tell us your thoughts on the situation in the comments afterward.

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Jonathan Majors’ Attorney Refutes Assault Allegations As U.S. Army Pulls Actor’s Ad Campaign

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If anyone is having a wild weekend at this moment, it’s obviously Jonathan Majors. The 33-year-old was arrested on Saturday (March 25) morning, after allegedly assaulting a 30-year-old woman during a taxi ride. Some reports have said that the rumoured victim is the actor’s girlfriend. She apparently saw a text from another woman come in on his phone. This caused an altercation to break out between them as she attempted to read the message. Paparazzi cameras caught the accused leaving an NYC courthouse yesterday evening. He was markedly wearing a cap with “FREEDOM FREEDOM” written on it.

As fans continue to seek answers about the accusations brought against Majors, his attorney is vehemently denying the claims. “[Jonathan is] completely innocent. [He’s] probably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows,” Priya Chaudhry told PEOPLE in a statement. “We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently,” she added.

Actor’s Attorney Maintains His Client’s Innocence

Honoree Jonathan Majors poses during Critics Choice Association’s 5th Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 05, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association)

“This evidence includes video footage from the vehicle where this episode took place. Witness testimony from the driver and others who both saw and heard the episode and most importantly, two written statements from the woman recanting these allegations,” Chaudhry’s statement on behalf of Majors concluded. While she sounds confident that her client’s name will soon be cleared, the U.S. Army is doing its part to avoid controversy by pulling recent ad campaigns which feature the Creed III star.

According to Deadline, the multimillion-dollar rollout has been placed on hold today (March 26) in wake of the assault, strangulation, and harassment charges brought against him. “The U.S. Army is aware of the arrest of Jonathan Majors and we are deeply concerned by the allegations surrounding his arrest,” Laura DeFrancisco, Army Enterprise Marketing Office spokesperson told the outlet. “While Mr. Majors is innocent until proven guilty, prudence dictates that we pull our ads until the investigation into these allegations is complete.” See Majors’ work in the campaign for yourself below, and check back later for any updates on his assault investigation.

U.S. Army Pulls Jonathan Majors’ Ad Campaign Amid Allegations

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Jonathan Majors Seen Leaving NYC Courthouse In “FREEDOM” Cap After Facing Assault Allegations

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On Saturday (March 25), the world was shocked by the news of Jonathan Majors’ unexpected arrest. As DailyMail reports, he was taken into custody yesterday morning. He’s currently facing charges of “strangulation, assault, and harassment,” according to NYPD officials. The accusations come from his 30-year-old girlfriend, who called authorities after sustaining injuries to her head and neck. Despite the evidence coming out against his client, the Creed III actor‘s representative is vehemently denying any wrongdoing.

“He’s done nothing wrong. We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up,” they shared in a statement. Less than 12 hours after he was arrested, another update regarding Majors’ case came out. At the time, photographers captured him leaving an NYC courthouse. He was notably wearing a cap that reads “FREEDOM FREEDOM” and a COVID-19 mask. By his side was either an attorney or assistant, who shielded the 33-year-old from the rain with a translucent umbrella.

Jonathan Majors Enjoys His “FREEDOM” After NYC Arrest

While many details regarding the situation that resulted in Majors’ arrest are still under wraps, we have heard reports claiming that the couple broke out into an argument during a taxi ride. The alleged victim apparently saw another woman text her man’s phone, resulting in an altercation that’s said to have turned physical. The Ant-Man star is being accused of slapping his partner when she tried to view the messages before putting his hands around her neck, ultimately resulting in visible injuries. Among them was a “laceration behind her ear, redness, and marks to her face.”

At the time of his arrest, Jonathan Majors was promptly cuffed and hauled off to jail. Police reportedly “felt there was enough evidence for probable cause.” At the same time, his girlfriend was taken to a local hospital where she was assessed and thankfully declared to be stable. The reason for and conditions of the 33-year-old’s release remain unknown at this time, though we’ll surely receive more updates on the situation in the coming days. Read our initial report on the incident here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Travis Scott’s Rep & Attorney Address Assault Allegations

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Another controversy is sweeping Travis Scott’s camp. Scott is accused of acting out at the Nebula nightclub in New York City this week. Initially, reports stated that Scott was accused of assaulting a sound engineer in a heated confrontation. That same evening, the rapper was also seen in a video attempting to grab someone’s phone. Clips of the rows quickly circulated online, and soon, Scott’s representative and attorney issued statements via Complex.

The Houston star’s rep says the allegations are “a complete and total joke.” They reportedly added, “As anyone with common sense can see, the video that shows Travis DJ’ing in Nebula proves that the incident was nothing. All it shows [is] that Travis’s performance was disrupted by someone aggressively in his personal space.” Additionally, attorney Mitchell Schuster spoke on the ongoing controversy.

Travis Scott’s Attorney Calls It “Clickbait & Misinformation”

MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 03: Travis Scott performs at E11EVEN Miami during Miami Art Week on December 3, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for E11EVEN)

At the time of this publication, no official charges have been filed against Scott. However, there are reports that he plans to turn himself over to the authorities. “Legal counsel for Travis are actively working with the authorities and remain confident that Travis will be vindicated once all is said and done,” he stated. “Any statements about the incident involving Travis are clearly an attempt to sensationalize what is nothing more than a misunderstanding.”

When news of the incidents was first shared, Schuster called it all “clickbait and misinformation.” He further explained to TMZ: “While this is clearly a misunderstanding being blown out of proportion by clickbait and misinformation, we are actively working with the venue and law enforcement to resolve and set the record straight. We are confident our client will be cleared of any wrongdoing.”

The Alleged Victim Speaks

The sound engineer named in the controversy has only been identified as “Mark.” He detailed his alleged injuries with a new station and claimed Scott damaged $12k worth of equipment. Mark asserted he and Scott verbally disagreed before the rapper allegedly attacked him. “My neck is f*cked up. My arm is tingling. I have pins and needles going down it,” he said. Check it out above.

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Nicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty Sued For $740K Over Alleged Attack: Report

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It looks as if Kenneth Petty has another legal issue to deal with. Nicki Minaj and her husband live a more reclusive life away from the spotlight, but that hasn’t kept their names out of headlines. Petty has been battling it out in court over his attempted rape conviction and registering as a sex offender. However, he and Nicki Minaj were also accused of being involved in an attack on a security guard in 2019.

In January 2022, reports stated Minaj and Petty were sued by a German man named Thomas Weidenmuller. The Blast reported Weidenmuller was the head of security at a Minaj concert in Frankfurt when a fan made it past guards and jumped onstage. The incident allegedly made Minaj upset, and Petty, along with her entourage, confronted Weidenmuller backstage.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 12: Nicki Minaj (L) and Kenneth Petty arrive at the Marc Jacobs fashion show at the Park Avenue Armory on February 12, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)
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Court documents revealed that the “concert-goer breached a security barricade dividing the audience from the stage and was able to get on stage while Minaj was performing. In obtaining access to the stage, the concert-goer bypassed a female security guard stationed at the stairs leading to the stage.”

The Blast reported on newly filed paperwork where it shows that Weidenmuller is demanding $753,958.51 in damages. “The concert-goer did not cause harm to any other person, nor did he damage any property during or after his limited time on stage. He simply danced on stage to the music. He did not attempt to, and did not actually, make any physical contact with Minaj while on stage.”

Weidenmuller added that Minaj’s entourage was “irate during this confrontation and screamed at the female security guard that she was a f*cking b*tch and accused her of having put Minaj in physical danger. During the confrontation, the female security guard was in tears and apologized to Minaj.”

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The accuser claimed that the apology from the guard wasn’t enough for the Rap icon. Minaj allegedly told the woman to apologize again, this time while she was being recorded. “Tell Minaj’s fans, via the recording, that she failed to do her job and put Minaj in danger,” Weidenmuller stated. He also said Minaj threw her shoes at the guard before Weidenmuller was allegedly verbally and physically assaulted.

“Without warning, Petty PUNCHED Weidenmuller from the side and made contact with the right side of [his] face.” He was said to have spent 10 days in the hospital. Minaj nor Petty have commented on the accusations.

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Tory Lanez & Prince From “Love & Hip-Hop” Settle Alleged Assault Cases

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Tory Lanez and Love & Hip-Hop: Miami star Prince are reaching a settlement over a number of past assault allegations, reports reveal.

The rapper’s new attorney, Kadisha Phelps has specifically shared that the Brampton native agreed to the financial deal. This comes as part of the lawyer’s plea to further remove the trial date completely.

Tory Lanez discusses his creative process during BMI’s How I Wrote That Song 2018 on January 27, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for BMI)

Phelps says she has “information to believe that a settlement has already been reached between the parties and [Lanez] has tendered funds to [Prince] in consummation of their agreement.”

The alleged assaults stem from two separate incidents between the reality star and rapper at two different Miami nightclubs.

The first allegedly took place in November of 2019 at LIV Nightclub. Prince says that Lanez swung his fists and punched him in the face after a verbal confrontation.

The 32-year-old also alleges that the “Say It” singer’s security assaulted him. Ultimately, this caused blunt-force trauma to his back, neck and chest.

The second incident took place when the two got into it at Vendome Nightclub in Miami a year later. Prince claims that the R&B vocalist later let his anger get the best of him again, punching the Love & Hip-Hop star in the face.

A trial date of December 5 was previously set, but Phelps believes it’s no longer necessary. Her client has been busy putting together a defense for the criminal trial involving his alleged shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. That trial will begin next week, on December 12.

Lanez is also allegedly responsible for an assault on fellow artist August Alsina that took place in September. The D.A. is currently looking into this case.

After his last lawyer dropped him for “irreconcilable differences” earlier this year, Phelps began representing the Canadian rapper. She has put in a request for that trial date to move four months.

The 30-year-old is arguing that his actions were self-defense.

Read more about the latest updates in Tory Lanez’s ongoing legal battles and stay tuned for updates.

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