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All the Jonathan Majors Trial Updates, and More Top Pop Culture News of the Week

From silly toys to serious court cases, it was a big week in pop culture news.

By James Whitbrook Published December 23, 2023, 10:00 am ET

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A rough 2023 for Marvel got even messier last week as the conclusion of Jonathan Majors’ legal proceedings saw the actor charged with reckless assault. But while there was plenty of legal drama this week, there were even more stories from the io9-verse you may have missed, so check them out here! —James Whitbrook

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