Jonathan Majors Arrested for Assaulting Woman, Lawyer Claims He Is the Victim

Jonathan Majors Arrested for Assaulting Woman, Lawyer Claims He Is the Victim

Jonathan Majors was arrested on Saturday in New York City for allegedly assaulting a woman.

In a statement issued to the press, the New York Police Department said:

“A preliminary investigation determined that a 33-year-old male was involved in a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old female. The victim informed police she was assaulted. Officers placed the 33-year-old male into custody without incident. The victim sustained minor injuries to her head and neck and was removed to an area hospital in stable condition.”

The Creed III star has been charged with strangulation, assault and harassment. A spokesperson for the actor claims he has done nothing wrong and that they looking forward to “clearing his name and clearing this up.”

On Sunday, the actor’s attorney, issued a statement where she says her client is “provably the victim” and that the accuser has since recanted her allegations. She also says witness statements and video evidence clears the actor, and expects the charges to be dropped soon.