UFC fighter, Conor McGregor has confirmed plans to launch an attraction following a verdict in his civil case towards the plaintiff, Nikita Hand immediately within the Excessive Court docket — through which a jury awarded her damages of just about €250,000 — and saying he had assaulted her throughout an alleged incident on the Beacon Lodge in Dublin again in December, 2018.
McGregor, who alongside co-defendant, James Lawrence of Rafter’s Street, Drimnagh — was accused of rape by Ms Hand throughout an alleged incident on the Beacon Lodge in December 2018, with each denying the allegations introduced towards him. And through this night’s jury verdict, Lawrence was discovered not responsible by the jury of assault.
Accompanied to the Excessive Court docket within the capital immediately by his fiancee, Dee Devlin in addition to his mom, Margaret McGregor, former two-weight UFC championship holder, Conor McGregor refused to remark when questioned by media exterior the constructing following the conclusion to proceedings.
Conor McGregor set to attraction immediately’s responsible verdict in Excessive Court docket
Nonetheless, on social media within the hours following the decision, Conor McGregor confirmed plans to attraction the choice discovered, and questioned why the jury sitting didn’t take proof reviewed by the DPP (Director of Public Prosecutions) under consideration.
“I will likely be interesting immediately’s choice,” Conor McGregor posted on his official X account. “The decide’s instruction and the modest award given was for assault, not for aggravated or exemplary damages. I’m upset that the jury didn’t hear all of the proof that the DPP reviewed. I’m with my household now, centered on my future. Thanks to all my help worldwide.”
Upon leaving court docket this night, Ms Hand informed assembled media how she was grateful for the help she had acquired, and claimed it had not gone “unnoticed” because the proceedings performed out within the capital.
“I want to begin off by saying I’m overwhelmed and touched by the help I’ve acquired from all people.”First, I wish to thank the authorized group and my three barristers, John Gordon, Ray Boland and Sean. They’ve been wonderful from begin to end. I wish to thank Mr Justice Alexander Owens, the jury, all of the witnesses, I wish to thank the docs, nurses and everybody on the sexual assault therapy unit within the Rotunda Hospital for taking care of me, particularly my very own physician Frank Clarke.
“I wish to thank the Rape Disaster Centre, particularly Cliona, who has been by my facet all through this whole interval. I wish to thank all of the guards and the ambulance crew. I wish to thank all of the ladies and men on the market who’ve supported me all through this trial.”For each one that reached out to me a card, a letter, e-mail, all the things, it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Thanks. I actually recognize it a lot.”I wish to thank my accomplice Gary, who has been so supportive for the final 4 years and has held my hand all through his trial on daily basis and each different day.”I wish to thank my mam and all my household and associates.
“Lastly, I wish to thank my daughter Freya, who I’m most grateful for. She has given me a lot power and braveness during the last six years all through this nightmare to maintain on pushing ahead for justice.”I wish to present Freya and each different lady and boy that you could arise for your self. If one thing occurs to you, irrespective of who the particular person is and justice will likely be served. To all of the victims of sexual assault. I hope my story is a reminder that irrespective of how afraid you is likely to be, converse up. You’ve got a voice and carry on preventing for justice.
“I do know this has impacted not solely my life, my daughter’s, my household and associates tremendously, and it’s one thing that can I’ll always remember for the remainder of my life. However now that justice has been served, I can now attempt to transfer on and look ahead to the longer term with my household and associates and daughter.”
