Woman Awarded $257,000 in Damages Against Conor McGregor for Alleged Assault
Accusations of Rape and Battery
A woman who claimed that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland.
The Assault
The woman alleged that the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor, 34, denied the allegations, testifying that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex.
The Verdict
The jury of eight women and four men returned the verdict after deliberating for about six hours in the High Court in Dublin. McGregor was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment.
The Woman’s Testimony
The woman’s voice and hands trembled as she read a statement outside the courthouse, saying she would never forget what happened to her but would now be able to move on with her life. She thanked her family, partner, friends, and all the supporters who had reached out to her online, but particularly her daughter, who she credited with giving her strength and courage throughout the ordeal.
The Case Against McGregor
Her lawyer, John Gordon, told jurors that McGregor was angry about a fight he had lost in Las Vegas two months earlier and took it out on his client. "He’s not a man, he’s a coward," Gordon said. "A devious coward and you should treat him for what he is."
McGregor’s Defense
McGregor’s lawyer, Remy Farrell, told jurors that they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter and consider the evidence. "You may have an active dislike of him, some of you may even loathe him – there is no point pretending that the situation might be otherwise," Farrell said. "I’m not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch."
The Investigation
Police investigated the woman’s complaint, but prosecutors declined to bring charges, saying there was insufficient evidence and a conviction was unlikely.
Conclusion
The verdict is a significant outcome for the woman, who has endured years of trauma and emotional distress. While McGregor’s reputation has been tarnished, the real concern is for the woman’s well-being and the impact this experience has had on her life.
FAQs
Q: What are the allegations against Conor McGregor?
A: The woman claimed that McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her in a Dublin hotel penthouse in 2018.
Q: What is the outcome of the case?
A: The woman was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) in damages by a civil court jury in Ireland.
Q: What is Conor McGregor’s response to the allegations?
A: McGregor denies the allegations, claiming that the woman fabricated the story after the two had consensual sex.
Q: How did the woman react to the verdict?
A: The woman read a statement outside the courthouse, thanking her family, partner, friends, and all the supporters who had reached out to her, and crediting her daughter with giving her strength and courage throughout the ordeal.
