January 15th 2025.
Conor McGregor, a well-known MMA fighter, has been facing serious accusations of sexual assault. The alleged incident took place in a private bathroom at the Kasaya Center in June 2023, after an NBA Finals game between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. The woman, a 49-year-old who works on Wall Street, filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, claiming that McGregor sexually assaulted her and that her friend was blocked from entering the bathroom by security guards.
This is not the first time McGregor has faced such allegations. In fact, this civil suit is a result of a previous criminal sexual assault allegation filed against him in June 2023. The report was filed with the Miami police department less than 48 hours after the alleged incident occurred. However, the State Attorney's Office declined to pursue charges in October 2023.
McGregor's attorney, Barbara Llanes, released a statement to ESPN, stating that after a thorough investigation, the State's Attorney concluded that there was no case to pursue. She also believes that the current lawsuit will also be dismissed. McGregor himself has denied the allegations.
The woman's attorney, Jim Dunn, stated that she is pursuing this civil case in order to raise awareness about sexual assault and to encourage others to report it. He also mentioned that his client has been hesitant to come forward due to fear of the potential impact on her job. The lawsuit seeks compensation for medical treatment and other damages from both the Heat and McGregor.
Interestingly, the lawsuit also brings up a previous incident where McGregor allegedly punched the Heat mascot, "Burnie," twice. The man was hospitalized and it is claimed that the arena staff were aware of the injuries, but the general public was not.
This is not the first time McGregor has been in trouble with the law. Just two months ago, he was found liable for assaulting Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018, resulting in her being awarded £200,000 in damages. As this new civil case unfolds, it remains to be seen how it will affect McGregor's reputation and career.
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