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crime1 year ago

Conor McGregor Faces Backlash and Support Amid Assault Case Verdict

Conor McGregor was ordered to pay €250,000 in damages to Nikita Hand after a civil court found him guilty of raping her in 2018. The verdict led to a surge in calls to rape helplines and prompted several retailers to stop selling products associated with McGregor. The case has sparked public protests and calls for the Irish director of public prosecutions to explain why a criminal case was not pursued. Retailers like Tesco and Proximo Spirits have distanced themselves from McGregor's brands following the verdict.

world-news1 year ago

Conor McGregor Appeals Civil Verdict Amid Backlash and Brand Fallout

MMA fighter Conor McGregor plans to appeal a civil court verdict that found him liable for assaulting Nikita Hand in 2018, awarding her nearly €250,000. McGregor maintains the encounter was consensual, while Hand claims it left her with PTSD. Large crowds in Dublin protested the decision not to pursue criminal charges against McGregor, highlighting issues with how gender violence cases are handled in Ireland.

news1 year ago

Conor McGregor Faces Backlash and Legal Defeat Amidst Game Removal

Hundreds of protesters in Dublin marched to support Nikita Hand, who accused MMA fighter Conor McGregor of rape, after the Irish director of public prosecutions (DPP) decided not to pursue a criminal case due to insufficient evidence. The protest, organized by the socialist feminist movement ROSA, coincided with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Demonstrators expressed their dissatisfaction with the legal system's handling of the case and highlighted the broader issue of women's safety and the need for victims to be heard and believed.

law1 year ago

Conor McGregor Ordered to Pay After Civil Jury Finds Him Liable for Sexual Assault

Ireland's Justice Minister Helen McEntee has praised Nikita Hand for her bravery after she won a civil case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor, who she accused of raping her in 2018. The High Court awarded her €248,603.60 in damages. McGregor plans to appeal the decision. McEntee highlighted the importance of Hand's case in showing that justice is possible, despite the DPP's earlier decision not to prosecute due to insufficient evidence. Hand hopes her case encourages other victims to seek justice.

legal1 year ago

Conor McGregor Found Liable in Civil Sexual Assault Case, Ordered to Pay $250K

Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay nearly €250,000 in damages to Nikita Hand after a jury found him guilty of assaulting her in a civil case. The verdict was delivered after six hours of jury deliberation in Dublin's High Court, where tensions were high as both parties awaited the decision. McGregor, who plans to appeal, left the court without commenting, while Hand expressed relief and described the ordeal as a 'nightmare.'

legal1 year ago

Conor McGregor Loses Civil Case, Ordered to Pay $250K in Assault Ruling

Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay over €248,000 in damages to Nikita Hand after a jury found him guilty of assaulting her in a Dublin hotel in 2018. The civil case concluded with the jury deliberating for a day before reaching the verdict. McGregor plans to appeal the decision, while Hand expressed gratitude for the support she received and emphasized the importance of speaking up against such incidents. The case also involved another man, James Lawrence, who was found not guilty of assaulting Hand.

culture1 year ago

Conor McGregor Ordered to Pay $250K in Sexual Assault Case

Conor McGregor has been ordered to pay $250,000 to Nikita Hand after losing a civil trial in Ireland, where he was accused of sexually assaulting her in 2018. Hand expressed hope that her case would encourage other victims to speak out. McGregor plans to appeal the decision, stating that the award was for assault, not aggravated damages, and expressing disappointment that the jury did not hear all the evidence. The criminal charges were not pursued by police, and McGregor maintains the encounter was consensual.