Conor McGregor Sued Over Alleged Sexual Assault at 2023 NBA Finals
The civil lawsuit accuses the UFC star of assaulting a Wall Street executive in a Miami arena bathroom, with the Miami Heat also named as defendants for alleged negligence.
- The lawsuit alleges Conor McGregor sexually assaulted a 49-year-old Wall Street executive in a men's restroom at the Kaseya Center during Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals on June 9, 2023.
- The Miami Heat and Kaseya Center staff are also named in the lawsuit, accused of gross negligence for overserving McGregor alcohol and failing to protect patrons.
- The plaintiff initially filed a criminal report in June 2023, but the Florida State Attorney's Office declined to press charges in October 2023 due to insufficient evidence.
- The lawsuit seeks over $75,000 in damages, covering medical treatment costs and other compensatory relief, and aims to raise awareness about sexual assault.
- McGregor's legal team has denied the allegations, stating that the claims are false and expressing confidence that the case will be dismissed.