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world-news1 year ago

Conor McGregor Found Liable in Dublin Hotel Assault Case

A civil court jury in Ireland has ordered mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor to pay nearly 250,000 Euros to Nikita Hand, who accused him of raping and assaulting her in a Dublin hotel in 2018. McGregor denied the allegations, claiming the encounter was consensual, and plans to appeal the verdict. The jury found McGregor liable for assault after a six-hour deliberation, while a separate claim against McGregor's friend was dismissed. Hand expressed relief at the verdict, emphasizing the importance of standing up for oneself.

legal1 year ago

Conor McGregor Ordered to Pay $250K in Civil Rape Case Verdict

A civil court jury in Ireland awarded a woman nearly 250,000 Euros after she accused MMA fighter Conor McGregor of raping and assaulting her in 2018. The woman claimed the incident left her with severe bruising and PTSD, while McGregor denied the allegations, asserting their encounter was consensual. Despite police not pressing charges due to insufficient evidence, the jury sided with the woman in the civil case. McGregor's lawyer argued the woman's claims were inconsistent, but the jury found in her favor after six hours of deliberation.

sports1 year ago

"Dak Prescott Faces Investigation and Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Assault and Extortion Claims"

Authorities are investigating both the claim of sexual assault against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his claim of being the victim of an extortion plot involving his accuser and her lawyers. The alleged assault took place in 2017, and the accuser is expected to file a counterclaim against Prescott. The investigations are ongoing, with different standards of proof applying to the criminal and civil cases.

politics1 year ago

"Trump Secures $92 Million Bond in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Case"

Former President Donald Trump has posted a $91.6 million bond to appeal a ruling against him in a civil defamation case brought by author E. Jean Carroll, for which he was ordered to pay $83.3 million. The bond, guaranteed by insurance company Chubb, is 110 percent of the owed amount as required by the court. Trump's legal troubles also include a separate civil fraud case in which he was found liable for $454 million in damages to the state of New York, and his offer to post a $100 million bond was rejected by the judge, who insisted on the full amount for an appeal.