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Jonathan Majors’ Lawyer: NYC DA Tends To 'Weaponize' White Women's Accusations Against Black Men
Priya Chaudhry, whose client was acquitted of rape, said the Manhattan DA's office likes to "weaponize" white women who accuse Black men.
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Jonathan Majors’ Lawyer: NYC DA Tends To ‘Weaponize’ White Women’s Accusations Against Black Men
The defense attorney was reacting to the acquittal she secured for Adam Foss, another high-profile client accused of criminal violence by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
Written byBruce C.T. Wright
Published onNovember 5, 2023
Defense attorney Priya Chaudhry and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. | Source: Getty Images / Getty
Jonathan Majors’ defense attorney took a swipe at the Manhattan district attorney’s office in part by focusing on the topic of race after she secured the full acquittal of another high-profile Black male client accused of a violent crime in New York City.
Priya Chaudhry on Friday touted the not guilty verdict for Adam Foss, a former Boston prosecutor and prominent criminal justice-reform advocate charged in 2017 with allegedly raping and assaulting a 25-year-old woman. In doing so, Chaudhry claimed Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg “ignored” evidence that should have precluded any criminal charges against Foss – claims similar to those she’s made about the district attorney’s office’s case against Majors, who stands accused of domestic violence.
In a pair of separate statements emailed to NewsOne this weekend, Chaudhry also questioned the ethics of Braggs’ office and cited an “eagerness” to bring hasty criminal charges — particularly when a Black man is accused of a violent crime by a white woman.
Adam Foss attends the 2017 PTTOW! Summit: Love & Courage at Terranea Resort on April 12, 2017, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. | Source: Jerod Harris / Getty
“Because it was clear to everyone that this case should never have been brought due to the overwhelming evidence of Mr. Foss’ innocence and total lack of credible evidence of the allegations, twice I made outreach efforts directly to DA Alvin Bragg prior to trial, including sending an 8-page letter that laid out the overwhelming exculpatory evidence and critical problems with his office’s troubling conduct in initiating this case,” Chaudhry said in one of two statements emailed to NewsOne this weekend. “DA Bragg totally ignored my outreach efforts and never agreed to even speak with me.”
Similarly, Chaudhry has maintained the innocence of Majors since his arrest in March for allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. Chaudhry and her team alleged police bias, claiming that the officers present failed to investigate the alleged assault properly and coached Jabbari to accuse the actor of assault. Chaudhry has also claimed to have provided video footage and witness testimonies supporting Majors’ innocence.
Chaudhry used Foss’ acquittal as an opportunity to claim how media coverage of that case pushed storylines that a jury found to be untrue – something the lawyer has also alleged in Majors’ case.
“While initial reports of false allegations against Mr. Foss were widespread and vigorous, the news of Mr. Foss’ acquittal has been met with a noticeable silence, save for mentions by a handful of outlets,” Chaudhry continued. “This selective reporting does not serve the public interest and falls short of the media’s duty to report not just allegations but also resolutions—especially acquittals.”
Chaudhry added: “The narrative around Mr. Foss’ case demands a balanced examination, and we urge all media outlets to fulfill their role in providing comprehensive coverage of the entire story, including his complete vindication.”
Notably, Chaudhry ripped Braggs’ office for allegedly deferring to “social media posts” as purported evidence instead of relying “on a foundation of solid evidence,” saying “it is troubling and undermines the principles of due process and justice.”
That brought Chaudhry to the topic of race.
“Furthermore, there is a concerning trend within the Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s office to weaponize accusations where a Black man is accused by a white woman, casting aside the need for robust evidence in favor of narrative-driven prosecutions,” Chaudhry said. “This represents a misapplication of justice, fueled by societal biases that have no place in a system pledged to fairness and equality.”
Chaudhry went on to accuse Braggs’ office of having “strayed from its mission to impartially uphold the law. Instead, it has drifted toward a path of character assassination and publicity-driven prosecution.”
He believes all women.
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