November 23rd 2024.
Conor McGregor, a well-known UFC star at the age of 36, was recently ordered to pay Ms. Nikita Hand over £200,000 after a jury at Dublin's High Court found him guilty of sexually assaulting her at a hotel in the city back in December of 2016. This news caused quite a stir as McGregor strongly denied the accusations and even went as far as calling Hand a "vicious liar" and criticizing the "kangaroo court" that found him guilty.
In a statement to the media after the trial, Hand expressed her relief and stated that justice had been served. However, during the trial, she also expressed her disappointment when the Director of Public Prosecutions decided not to charge McGregor with a criminal offense. McGregor, on the other hand, deleted an earlier social media post vowing to appeal, but later reposted an article with the caption "Justice was served for James Lawrence," a friend of McGregor who was also accused of rape by Hand but was later found not guilty.
McGregor continued to voice his frustration and disbelief at the outcome of the trial, calling Hand a "vicious liar" and claiming that justice and truth will prevail. He also criticized the court for being biased and not based on hard evidence and facts, but rather on feelings and opinions. McGregor vowed to continue fighting and appealing the verdict.
Meanwhile, Taoiseach Simon Harris reached out to Hand and commended her bravery for coming forward with her story, which has prompted an increase in women seeking support for similar experiences. He also assured her of the support she has from people all over Ireland.
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre also reported a surge in calls during the McGregor case, with the chief executive stating that the media coverage of the trial was having a profound effect on the people seeking their services. The jury awarded Hand a total of 248,603.60 euro in damages after eight days of evidence and three days of deliberation.
During the trial, it was revealed that on the day of the attack, Hand and her colleague had been partying with McGregor and Lawrence after their work Christmas party. They had been heavily drinking and taking drugs, and Hand testified that McGregor had pinned her to the bed and assaulted her, leaving her with extensive physical and psychological injuries.
Despite McGregor's denial of causing the bruises and injuries, Hand's testimony and medical evidence proved otherwise. She had to leave her job as a hairdresser, her relationship ended, and she had to move out of her home and stop seeing a counsellor due to financial issues. The court also heard that she had spent over 4,000 euro on medical and therapy costs.
Overall, the case has sparked important conversations and has brought attention to the issue of sexual assault and the importance of seeking support. Harris spoke to Hand about the support she has from the people of Ireland, and the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre reported an increase in calls from women seeking help. The verdict may have been disappointing for McGregor, but it has shed light on a crucial topic and brought justice for Hand.
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