Overview

• Mulholland Law said it filed applications for leave to appeal on behalf of Conor McGregor and James Lawrence and described their clients as deeply disappointed by earlier rulings.
• McGregor’s filing centers on the treatment of his right to silence, with his solicitor arguing the lower courts handled his 'no comment' interviews in a prejudicial and unfair manner.
• In July, the Court of Appeal dismissed McGregor’s challenge and upheld the High Court jury finding that he raped Nikita Hand, affirming damages of just under €250,000 and her legal costs.
• The Court of Appeal confirmed the jury’s finding that Lawrence did not assault Hand but refused him costs, criticizing parts of his evidence as untruthful and noting McGregor paid his legal fees.
• Gardaí are investigating alleged perjury linked to withdrawn 'new evidence' from the appeal, with a man and a woman recently arrested and released without charge, and Lawrence has launched separate proceedings against Hand alleging abuse of process.