Actor Jonathan Majors ex-girlfriend drops assault and defamation lawsuit against once-rising star [Video]

Jonathan Majors’ ex-girlfriend has dropped her assault and defamation lawsuit against the once-rising Hollywood star after reaching a settlement.File video above: Jury deliberates in Jonathan Majors assault caseLawyers for Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court Thursday.Jabbari’s lawyer said Friday that the suit was “favorably settled” but declined to elaborate.“Grace Jabbari has exhibited tremendous courage throughout this very long and difficult process,” attorney Brittany Henderson said in a statement. “We hope that she can finally put this chapter behind her and move forward with her head held high.”Representatives for Majors didn’t respond to emails seeking comment Friday.Jabbari, in her lawsuit filed in March, accused the 35-year-old Marvel and “Creed III” star of subjecting her to escalating incidents of physical and verbal abuse during their relationship, including assault, battery, defamation and infliction of emotional distress.The British dancer filed …