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5mo ago

Conor McGregor Denies Rape Allegations in Dublin Court

The MMA fighter claims the encounter with Nikita Hand was consensual, as DNA evidence and testimonies are presented.

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Conor McGregor is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a black tie. He's outside a courthouse. There's a patterned pocket squire in his jacket pocket.

Overview

  • Conor McGregor testified in a Dublin court, denying the rape allegations made by Nikita Hand, asserting their encounter was consensual.
  • Nikita Hand is seeking civil damages, claiming McGregor and another man, James Lawrence, sexually assaulted her in December 2018.
  • DNA analysis found samples matching McGregor's profile on Hand's clothing, but McGregor's defense argues this does not prove non-consensual activity.
  • A colleague of Hand's, Danielle Kealey, testified that she did not observe any distress or unusual behavior from Hand during the alleged incident.
  • The trial continues as McGregor is expected to return to the stand, with proceedings anticipated to last two weeks.