Conor McGregor Found Liable for Sexual Assault

Conor McGregor has been found liable for sexual assault in a civil case stemming from an incident in December 2018, where plaintiff Nikita Hand alleged he raped her in a Dublin hotel. The jury, after six hours of deliberation, ordered McGregor to pay approximately $257,000 in damages, while also clearing another man of involvement in the assault. McGregor, who claimed the encounter was consensual, expressed disappointment in the verdict and has indicated plans to appeal the ruling. Hand, who has suffered from PTSD since the incident, expressed gratitude for the support she received and emphasized the importance of speaking out against assault. This case adds to McGregor's controversial history, further tarnishing his reputation in the wake of previous allegations. Despite the ruling, the UFC's stance on fighters with controversial pasts remains uncertain regarding McGregor's future in the sport.