November 5th 2024.
In a recent court case, Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor was accused of raping a woman in a hotel room. The woman, identified as Nikita Ni Laimhin, also known as Nikita Hand, shared her harrowing experience at the High Court in Dublin. She claimed that she thought the 36-year-old fighter was going to kill her during the alleged assault and that he was relentless in his actions, not accepting her refusal.
Ms. Ni Laimhin is seeking civil damages against Mr. McGregor and another man, alleging that she was sexually assaulted by them in December 2018. She recounted the night of the incident, stating that she was left with extensive bruises and abrasions all over her body, including on her hands, wrists, breast, and neck, after being pinned down by Mr. McGregor and placed in a choke-hold.
The court heard that the UFC fighter had picked up Ms. Ni Laimhin and her friend from a Christmas party and that they were all known to each other through mutual friends and social media. Ms. Ni Laimhin also shared that she was not in a good state of mind that night, having consumed alcohol and cocaine, and also suffering from depression.
Later in the night, Ms. Ni Laimhin and two of her friends ended up at her salon, where they continued partying and, at some point, contacted Mr. McGregor. He arrived with a bag of cocaine, which was shared among them, and then took them to a hotel in Dublin, where they were joined by another man, James Lawrence.
Ms. Ni Laimhin shared that they were all drinking and having a good time, but things took a turn when Mr. McGregor made a sexual advance towards her while they were alone in a room. She stated that she felt uncomfortable and tried to resist him, but he continued to pressure her. She also mentioned that at one point, there were three men in the room, with her being the only woman, and she felt uneasy about the situation.
According to the plaintiff, Mr. McGregor then proceeded to pin her down on the bed and told her to relax while trying to kiss and touch her. She repeatedly told him no and reminded him that she knew his partner, Dee, and her family. However, Mr. McGregor persisted and allegedly assaulted her.
The defence team argued that Ms. Ni Laimhin had consensual sex with Mr. Lawrence later in the night, but her lawyer stated that she has no recollection of such an event ever happening. The court also heard from a gynecologist and forensic examiner, Dr. Daniel Keane, who shared that Ms. Ni Laimhin was brought to the hospital the next day, where she was extremely upset and in a lot of pain. He also noted extensive bruising on her body and a scratch on her left breast.
The trial is expected to last around two weeks, and the jury has been reminded that they are the judges of fact in this case and must come to a fair conclusion based on the evidence presented. Ms. Ni Laimhin's lawyer also addressed the accusations made by the defence, stating that it is not easy for his client to come forward and pursue justice, and she should not be dismissed as a gold digger or a fraud. The court was reminded that the real bravery lies with Ms. Ni Laimhin for speaking up and seeking justice for what she claims happened to her.
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