Conor McGregor Found Liable in Civil Sexual Assault Case

A Dublin jury rules against the UFC fighter, awarding €250,000 in damages to Nikita Hand for a 2018 assault.

The jury in Dublin’s High Court found Conor McGregor liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in December 2018, awarding her nearly €250,000 in damages.
Hand, a Dublin hairdresser, accused McGregor of physically and sexually assaulting her in a hotel penthouse after a night of drinking and drug use.
The court heard graphic testimony detailing Hand’s injuries, including bruises, abrasions, and trauma consistent with sexual assault, corroborated by medical professionals.
McGregor denied the assault, claiming the encounter was consensual, and has announced plans to appeal the civil court’s verdict.
Hand expressed hope that her case would inspire other victims of sexual assault to speak out, emphasizing the importance of seeking justice regardless of the perpetrator’s status.