Conor McGregor Ordered to Pay $1.6M in Legal Costs Following Civil Rape Case Verdict

The Irish MMA fighter faces significant financial penalties after being found liable in a civil case brought by Nikita Hand, with additional court proceedings possible over his post-trial conduct.

Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay €1.5 million ($1.6 million) in legal costs to Nikita Hand after a civil jury found him liable for raping her in 2018.
This ruling follows a prior decision requiring McGregor to pay Hand €250,000 ($262,000) in damages for the assault, which occurred in a Dublin hotel.
James Lawrence, McGregor's co-defendant, was found not liable for assault but will not have his legal costs reimbursed, as the court ruled his defense was tied to McGregor's narrative.
The judge criticized McGregor's post-trial social media posts, describing the jury as a 'kangaroo court,' and is considering potential contempt of court proceedings against him.
McGregor has indicated he plans to appeal the verdict, with further hearings on the matter scheduled for January 16, 2025.