November 27th 2024.
Dee Devlin, the fiancée of famous mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor, has finally broken her silence following his recent civil sexual assault case. She took to Instagram to defend McGregor and lash out at his accuser, Nikita Hand, saying that her sons will be warned about the existence of women like her in the world.
Last week, McGregor was ordered to pay over £200,000 in damages to Ms. Hand, who sued him for allegedly raping her in a Dublin hotel in 2018. The news sparked outrage and protests, with hundreds of people chanting in support of Ms. Hand at a demonstration in the city on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
Just over 24 hours later, Dee Devlin came out in defense of her partner, sharing a family photo on Instagram with a caption that read, "I love him, I trust him, I BELIEVE HIM." She also posted several stories where she stood up for McGregor and accused Ms. Hand of lying. Dee expressed her unwavering trust and love for McGregor and stated that their family stands strong together.
In one of her stories, she wrote, "CCTV DOES NOT LIE," and in another, she mentioned that they had dealt with these issues privately many years ago and have come out even stronger. She also added, "They without sin cast the first stone," highlighting the importance of not judging others.
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre reported a surge in calls during the McGregor case, with a 17% increase in the first 10 days of the trial. The CEO, Rachel Morrogh, stated that the media coverage of the case had a profound effect on the people using their services, with first-time callers increasing by 50%.
Despite the backlash and criticism, McGregor apologized to Dee on social media, admitting his mistakes and stating that everything that happened that night was consensual. He also announced his plans to appeal the decision.
The aftermath of the case has also led to major retailers across the UK and Ireland, such as Tesco and Musgrave, deciding to stop selling alcoholic drinks associated with McGregor. A popular video game developer also pulled content featuring the MMA fighter.
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has called for the Director of Public Prosecutions to provide clarity on the decision to not take Ms. Hand's allegation to a criminal trial. She expressed her solidarity with Ms. Hand and demanded that the DPP explain their actions to ensure public confidence in the justice system.
In response, a spokesperson for the DPP stated that they do not comment on individual cases but that information on general considerations for decisions to prosecute is available on their website. As the case continues to spark discussion and debate, it is important to remember the impact it has on all those involved, including the victims and their loved ones.
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