Grace Jabbari shares emotional testimony about the injuries sustained during the alleged attack, while the defence questions her alcohol consumption.

Jonathan Majors’ former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, provided emotional testimony on Wednesday about the “substantial” pain she endured after the actor allegedly assaulted her in a taxi earlier this year. This marked the second day of her testimony, where she described how the attack left her with significant injuries, including a swollen ear, a bruised finger, and blood in her hair. She revealed to the court that the pain was so intense she couldn’t lie on her right side to sleep.

Jabbari, a 30-year-old British choreographer, had documented her injuries in text messages to a friend, which were presented in the courtroom, showing a bruised finger and a red ear. During the hearing, Majors remained largely stoic, sometimes glancing at Jabbari but often avoiding the photographs of her injuries.

The incident occurred in March when Jabbari, upset after reading a romantic text from another woman on Majors’ phone, allegedly took the device from him. Majors reportedly responded by twisting her arm and striking the back of her head as he attempted to retrieve the phone. After the car stopped, Majors allegedly threw Jabbari back into the vehicle, slamming her head against the SUV’s doorframe.

Majors has pleaded not guilty to the charges of assault and harassment, with his defence attorney asserting that Jabbari was the one who instigated the altercation, claiming Majors emerged from the car covered in scratches and blood.

The actor’s career has been shaken by the arrest, causing uncertainty about his future role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he was set to reprise his role as the villain Kang the Conqueror in two upcoming Avengers films. The release of “Magazine Dreams,” in which Majors received praise for his portrayal of an aspiring bodybuilder, was also delayed.

Jabbari testified that Majors’ anger had escalated over the past year, particularly while preparing for his role in “Magazine Dreams,” and that he had often displayed violent tendencies, including throwing objects during arguments. She recounted that she had learned to accept blame to calm his “violent temper.”

Reflecting on the night of the alleged assault, Jabbari explained that she didn’t want Majors to get into trouble. “In the past, putting the blame on me was the solution,” she said. She also spoke about how Majors had previously expressed distrust of the police, particularly concerning how he might be treated as a Black man, which led her to fear involving the authorities.

During the cross-examination, Majors’ attorney, Priya Chaudhry, attempted to discredit Jabbari by questioning her drinking habits, suggesting that she may have blacked out key parts of the incident. Jabbari admitted to having several drinks with Majors before the altercation, and later that night, she approached a group of bystanders who invited her to a nightclub. After drinking more shots of tequila, she eventually went home and vomited before falling asleep.

Despite the questioning, Jabbari stressed the emotional confusion she felt, saying, “It’s confusing when the person you love betrays you in that way. I was just heartbroken.” Her cross-examination is scheduled to continue on Thursday.