Conor McGregor Ordered to Pay After Civil Jury Finds Him Liable for Sexual Assault
TL;DR
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.
- Conor McGregor: Irish justice minister commends Nikita Hand BBC.com
- Irish civil jury finds McGregor liable for sexual assault ESPN
- MMA fighter Conor McGregor to pay €256K after losing rape case CBS News
- Conor McGregor must pay $250K to woman who says he raped her, civil jury rules CNN
- Conor McGregor, U.F.C. Fighter, Is Held Liable for Sexual Assault in Ireland The New York Times
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