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NYPD's sstatement listed strangulation, assault and harassment as potential charges, but he was ultimately charged with two counts of assault in the third degree, attempted assault in the third degree, aggravated harassment in the second degree, and harassment in the second degree each of which are misdemeanors or lesser charges.
Meanwhile, the news of the actor's arrest has upended the US Army's newly launched advertising campaign that was aimed at reviving the services struggling recruiting numbers.
Majors was the narrator of two ads at the heart of a broader media campaign that kicked off at the start of the NCAA's March Madness college basketball tournament.
In a statement shared on Sunday, the US Army's Enterprise Marketing Office said that they wereaware of Majors' arrest and were "deeply concerned by the allegations".It added that while Majors "is innocent until proven guilty, prudence dictates that we pull our ads until the investigation into these allegations is complete".
Majors' representative has denied the allegations. "He has done nothing wrong,"his publicist told Variety. "We look forward to clearing his name and clearing this up."
Majors isa rising star in Hollywood. Herecently appeared in Creed IIIand Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.
(With inputs from agencies)
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