From Cage Champion to Courtroom Loss: Conor McGregor Found Liable for Sexual Assault in Dublin

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Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor and his partner, Dee Devlin, were seen leaving the High Court in Dublin, where McGregor was found liable in a personal injury case. The case was brought against him by Nikita Hand, also known as Nikita Ní Laimhín, who alleges that McGregor raped her at a Dublin hotel in December 2018.

Key Details of the Case

  • A Dublin civil jury has ruled that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor must pay €250,000 ($257,000) to Nikita Hand, who accused him of sexual assault in December 2018.
  • The jury of eight women and four men found McGregor liable after deliberating for approximately six hours
  • McGregor maintains that the encounter was merely consensual “athletic and vigorous sex” and has vowed to appeal the verdict.

Nikita Hand

Nikita Hand, also known as Nikita Ni Laimhin, is the woman who accused Conor McGregor of sexual assault in a Dublin hotel penthouse in December 2018. She is a 35-year-old hair colorist and a mother to a daughter named Freya. Hand has been very open about her experience and the legal battle, expressing her gratitude for the support she received and emphasizing the importance of standing up for oneself.

Conor Anthony McGregor

McGregor is an Irish professional mixed martial artist, boxer, businessman, and actor. Known for his charismatic personality and fighting prowess, McGregor is a former UFC Featherweight Champion.