The jury in the civil case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor, accused of raping a woman in Dublin’s Beacon Hotel in 2018, resumes deliberations today. The plaintiff, Nikita Hand, alleges that McGregor and his friend James Lawrence assaulted her, seeking damages under multiple categories, including aggravated and punitive damages. The jury of eight women and four men has been instructed to consider evidence separately for each defendant, with their first task being to determine whether McGregor assaulted Hand. Mr. Justice Alexander Owens emphasized the gravity of rape allegations, urging the jury to award substantial damages if they find the plaintiff’s claims credible. The trial's outcome could result in significant financial repercussions for McGregor, known for his high-profile MMA career and controversial public image.

Source: The Express Tribune November 22, 2024 21:27 UTC