Conor McGregor Found Liable for Sexual Assault

A Dublin jury has found UFC fighter Conor McGregor liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Ni Laimhin in December 2018, awarding her $257,000 in damages. The civil trial revealed that McGregor allegedly forced Hand onto a bed, choked her, and threatened her life during what she characterized as a traumatic encounter. McGregor, who denied the allegations, described the incident as consensual and claimed the accusations were lies, attributing any anger to his loss against Khabib Nurmagomedov shortly before the incident. Hand expressed her hope that her case would encourage other victims to speak out, emphasizing the psychological impact of the assault on her life and family. Despite the civil ruling, McGregor is not facing any criminal charges as prosecutors declined to pursue the case following a police investigation. The jury's verdict serves as a significant moment in addressing issues of sexual assault, particularly involving high-profile figures.