Actor Jonathan Majors. Image: Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images.
Jonathan Majors Called Police Before Arrest
New information reveals that Jonathan Majors was the one to call police the day of his arrest. In a statement given to EBONY from Priya Chaudhry, Majors’ attorney, she states, “To set the record straight: As confirmed by one of the woman’s own written statements disavowing her allegations, it is Mr. Majors who called 911 due to concern for her mental health.”
On March 25, 2023, Jonathan Majors was arrested for allegations of assault by a woman he knows. The actor, and his attorney, maintain his innocence and are working closely with local law enforcement to clear his name of any misconduct. This is still an active case.
Adidas Reneges on Black Lives Matter Design Opposition
In a statement shared with BBC, a spokesperson for the company shared, “Adidas will withdraw its opposition to the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation’s trademark application as soon as possible.” Previously, Adidas took issue with the activism group’s logo, which included three vertical stripes. They filed a complaint with the United States Patent and Trademark Office this past Monday and have since retracted it.
Reparations For Black Californias to Total Over $800 Billion
After the unanimous decision to grant Black Californians reparations, it has been calculated that it may cost the state over $800 billion to duly compensate. Because of this, lawmakers believe that it may take a very long time for Black residents to receive compensation, if at all. However, the task force is still looking into creative ways to implement these possible payouts.