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Judge Michael Gaffey has permitted the release of evidence pertaining to the allegations Grace Jabbari made against Jonathan Majors, including text messages, photographs, footage and a recording of the actor calling himself a “great man”.
The decision was made on Wednesday. The text messages, which are allegedly between Ms Jabbari and Mr Majors show the actor dissuading his ex-girlfriend from going to the hospital following an alleged altercation in September of 2022.
The incident is separate to the one that occurred on March 25, which is at the centre of the trial.
“I fear you have no perspective on what could happen if you go to the hospital,” Mr Majors allegedly said.
“They will ask you questions and as I don’t think you actually protect us it could lead to an investigation even if you do lie and they suspect something.”
In the recording, Mr Majors can be heard telling the dancer he needs a “great woman” similar to Michelle Obama or Coretta Scott King.
The released survelliance footage shows the couple battling on the streets of New York. Judge Gaffey also released the 911 the actor placed on the night of the alleged incident.
The trial was expected to last two weeks but could stretch into a third.
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Emergency room doctor back on the stand
The emergency room doctor is back on the stand, according to Vulture.
Dr Tammy Weiner is testifying for the defence.
Michelle Del Rey13 December 2023 19:43
Court expected to resume soon
Court is expected to resume shortly.
Michelle Del Rey13 December 2023 19:23
Proceedings paused for lunch
The court is taking a break until 2.15pm ET. Proceedings will resume then.
Michelle Del Rey13 December 2023 18:58
Doctor says she does not see evidence of ‘twisting injury’ to Grace Jabbari’s finger
Upon reviewing a photo of Ms Jabbari’s finger, Dr Weiner said does “not see any evidence of any type of twisting injury to the hand or other fingers,” she said in court, adding that she’s treated patients whose hands have been twisted and suffered crash injuries, according to Vulture.
Ms Jabbari has said that her right middle finger was injured during the night of the alleged assault.
Michelle Del Rey13 December 2023 18:38
Judge sustains Jonathan Majors’ attorney’s line of questioning
Judge Michael Gaffey sustains the line of questioning Mr Majors’ attorney, Priya Chaudhry, had for the witness.
The attorney asked: Is the break in Ms. Jabbari’s finger consistent with your finger being twisted? In your medical opinion, how did Ms. Jabbari sustain this fracture to her finger? How likely is it that the fracture to her finger was sustained by twisting?
Michelle Del Rey13 December 2023 18:18
Defence calls second witness
The defence has called a second witness in the case.
Dr Tammy Weiner is an emergency room doctor in Danbury, Conn. She works in a level-2 trauma center, according to Vulture. She said the floor has a “very high level of care”.
The medical professional said she reviewed Ms Jabbari’s medical records and videos from when she and the actor left the car on March 25.
An officer who testified on Tuesday said he noticed the dancer’s middle right finger had been bruised.
Speaking about the pain from a broken or fractured finger, the doctor said, “Even if it was your dominant hand, you’d avoid using it for actions you’d normally use your dominant hand for,” the woman said, according to Courthouse News.
Michelle Del Rey13 December 2023 17:58
Judge releases recording of Jonathan Majors calling himself ‘a great man’
The judge has released the recording of Jonathan Majors calling himself “a great man”. The actor can also be heard telling the dancer that he needs a woman similar to Michelle Obama or Coretta Scott King. Ms Jabbari can be heard crying as Mr Majors continues his rant.
Michelle Del Rey13 December 2023 17:38
Judge releases evidence to the public
Judge Michael Gaffey has released evidence to the public, including text messages allegedly sent between Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari and photos of the injuries she sustained on the night of March 25.
In the alleged messages, Mr Majors is attempting to dissuade the dancer from receiving medical attention following an alleged incident in September 2022, which is separate to the one at the centre of the trial.
“I fear you have no perspective on what could happen if you go to the hospital,” Mr Majors allegedly said in one message. “They will ask you questions and as I don’t think you actually protect us it could lead to an investigation even if you do lie and they suspect something.”
Michelle Del Rey13 December 2023 17:18
Detective speaking about Mr Majors making complaint.
According to the witness, the actor’s attorney walked into the precinct to make the report.
Mr Majors presented himself on FaceTime during that encounter because the actor was not in New York, according to Vulture.
The official quickly underwent cross-examination before being dismissed from the stand.
Michelle Del Rey13 December 2023 16:52
Defence calls first witness to the stand
The defence has called their first witness, NYPD Detective Ronnie Mejia, to the stand.
According to Vulture, the official investigated the actor’s complaint against Grace Jabbari.
Michelle Del Rey13 December 2023 16:18