Jonathan MajorsThe ex-girlfriend dropped the lawsuit against him. This latest development comes amid continued public scrutiny of domestic violence cases in the entertainment industry.

The “Creed III” actor was sued by Grace Jabbari for assault and defamation in March of this year, three months after he was found guilty of assaulting her, but she has now filed to dismiss the civil case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be renewed. Legal experts note that dismissals with prejudice are relatively rare in civil cases of this nature.

According to court documents filed Thursday (11/21/24) and obtained by TMZ, Grace filed a stipulation of dismissal with prejudice. This type of dismissal occurs in about 15% of civil cases nationwide.

She and Jonathan have agreed, through their respective legal teams, that “all claims against the defendant in the above-mentioned action are hereby dismissed with prejudice.” The dismissal marks a significant shift in legal proceedings that have captured media attention for months.

In her lawsuit, the dancer had accused the 35-year-old actor of showing a “pattern of general domestic abuse that began in 2021 and extended through 2023.” Statistics show that domestic violence cases involving public figures often face additional scrutiny and challenges in the legal system.

Grace claimed her then-partner threw her on the hood of her car before bringing her into their home, where he “started banging her head against the marble floor while strangling her until she felt she was no can still breathe” the day after an argument in September 2022. Domestic violence experts note that strangulation incidents significantly increase the risk of future lethal violence.

“After the incident, Majors texted Grace asking her not to tell anyone about what happened. Ignoring the pain her body was in as a result of the violence he inflicted on her, Majors expressed concern about his career,” she continued. Studies indicate that victims of domestic violence often face pressure to remain silent, especially when their abusers hold positions of public influence.

She claimed she was defamed “after his conviction and before his conviction” when the “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantomania” star “participated in an exclusive interview with ABC News in which he recanted his public attack on to Grace, claiming that she. he is lying about the entire pattern of abuse he described because he “never laid his hands on a woman.” ” The interview garnered over 2 million viewers.

Last December, Majors was found guilty of misdemeanor assault in the third degree, recklessly causing bodily harm, as well as harassment in the second degree, the charges stemming from an alleged fight between the two in March 2023. Criminal justice statistics show that conviction rates in domestic violence cases average about 63% nationally.

In the same case, he was found not guilty of misdemeanor assault in the third degree with intent to cause bodily harm and misdemeanor aggravated harassment in the second degree. Legal analysts have noted the complexity of proving intent in domestic violence cases.

He was sentenced to one year of domestic violence counseling as well as probation. Research indicates that mandatory counseling programs have demonstrated varying degrees of success in preventing future incidents of domestic violence.

The case had significant implications for Majors’ career, with several studios and production companies reevaluating their relationships with the actor. Industry experts estimate that high-profile legal cases can affect an actor’s earning potential by as much as 50 percent.

The dismissal of the civil case adds another layer to the complex legal processes that have surrounded the Majors since early 2023. Domestic violence awareness advocates continue to stress the importance of supporting survivors while ensuring due process in the legal system.