The criminal trial of Jonathan Majors in New York City is again adjourned.
On Wednesday, Majors, 33, appeared before Judge Rachel S. Pauley in Manhattan Criminal Court for a brief hearing, and a new hearing date for the actor was set for Friday, September 15.
Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Kelli Galaway told the judge Wednesday that the indictment is ready for trial, while Major’s attorneys indicated that the two sides should further address “gaps” in the discovery process, according to Deadline. According to media reports, Majors spoke only to answer the judge’s questions during the trial.
A representative from the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office referred PEOPLE to the prosecution’s statements in court; “Including the public’s ready response to the trial.” Major representatives did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
The domestic violence case resulting from Majors’s March 25 arrest in New York City was originally scheduled to go to trial on August 3. Faith III When the actor appeared in court with his girlfriend, Meagan Good, last month, his lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, filed a request for a postponement of the hearing, which was granted by the court.
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Following Majors’ appearance in court last month, Chaudhry shared a statement with PEOPLE stating that Majors filed a domestic violence complaint against the alleged victim in the lawsuit in June, describing their experience as “a permanent nightmare in their relationship.” ”
“The life, career and reputation of Jonathan Majors, the original victim of this shameful ordeal, were shattered during four unbearable months,” the lawyer said at the time. “Nevertheless, he remains uncompromising in his determination to survive this heartbreaking ordeal.”
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A spokesperson for the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office at the time said in an email: “We look forward to presenting all the facts and evidence in court.”
Majors is facing a string of misdemeanor assault and harassment charges following his arrest almost six months ago. If found guilty, the Marvel star could face up to a year in prison, according to Deadline.
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According to documents from the time of Majors’ arrest, the alleged victim of the case told police Majors “[struck] He “grasped his face with his open hand, causing severe pain and a tear behind his ear” and allegedly caught his hand and neck, “causing bruising and severe pain.”
The drowning charge against the actor was later dropped. Variation reported in August.
While Majors’ trial awaits a new date, the actor is expected to appear as the villain in the upcoming second season of Marvel Studios’ Disney+ series. LokiIt will begin airing on October 6th.
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. All calls are free and private. The helpline is available 24/7 in over 170 languages.