Conor McGregor seeks new evidence in civil rape appeal

Conor McGregor is appealing a civil jury's verdict that found him liable for the rape of Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, which resulted in damages of approximately €248,000 awarded to Hand. His legal team is seeking to introduce new evidence, which they have served to Hand's side, although details of this evidence remain undisclosed. The appeal, heard by the Court of Appeal, includes claims of errors by the trial judge regarding jury instructions and the admissibility of evidence, particularly concerning McGregor's responses during police interviews. McGregor has maintained that the encounter was consensual, countering the jury's findings. The appeal is set to progress, potentially leading to a retrial if the new evidence is accepted by the court. Both McGregor and his friend, who also appealed related decisions, had their cases addressed together in court.