Actor Jonathan Majors appeared in a New York City courtroom at the start of his misdemeanor assault trial on Monday in connection with an alleged domestic dispute on March 24 that led to violence.

The Marvel star, who was arrested March 25, is accused of injuring his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, in a car while on their way to their Manhattan home.

Assistant District Attorney Michael Perez, in his opening statement, told jurors on Monday that Majors slapped Jabbaris face and fractured her middle finger after she saw a text appear on his phone that said: Wish I was kissing you right now.