Irish mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor appeared in a Dublin court to deny allegations of sexual assault brought against him by plaintiff Nikita Hand. Hand claims that McGregor, along with another man, sexually assaulted her in December 2018. McGregor vehemently refuted the accusations, stating that the civil case was 'full of lies'.
During his testimony, McGregor asserted that the encounter with Hand was consensual and denied any wrongdoing. He dismissed Hand's claims of being put in an arm lock and causing bruising, stating that everything she said was false.
Hand's lawyer alleged that McGregor had pressed down on her watch so forcefully that it left a mark on her skin for days. Additionally, Hand mentioned that she was under the influence of antidepressants and drugs at the time of the alleged assault.
The court heard that Hand and a friend had met McGregor after a work Christmas party and were taken to a penthouse room in a Dublin hotel where the incident occurred. Hand reported the assault to a sexual assault treatment unit the following day, prompting a doctor to document her injuries.
The trial, which features a jury of eight women and four men, is expected to last two weeks as both sides present their arguments and evidence. McGregor's denial of the allegations sets the stage for a contentious legal battle as the court seeks to determine the truth behind the conflicting accounts.
