Conor McGregor Admits Cocaine Use on Night of Alleged Rape, Denies All Charge
MMA fighter Conor McGregor admits to using cocaine on the night of an alleged rape in Dublin but denies all accusations. The civil trial continues in Dublin High Court.
- Cocaine Admission:McGregor admitted using cocaine on the night of the alleged rape.
- Denial of Claims:McGregor denies all allegations, citing consensual encounters.
- Medical Evidence:Paramedic noted severe bruising on the complainant.
- Tampon Evidence:Forceps removed a tampon post-assault; McGregor disputes involvement.
- Police Interview:McGregor gave "no comment" responses under legal advice.
- Co-Defendant Testimony:James Lawrence claims consensual sex; complainant denies memory of it.
- Choking Allegations:Complainant accuses McGregor of choking her three times.
- Civil Trial:Case seeks damages after criminal charges were declined.
- Legal Rights:Jury reminded no guilt can be inferred from McGregor’s silence.
Dublin, Ireland – Conor McGregor, the Irish mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, has admitted to taking cocaine on the night he is accused of raping a Dublin woman, but he denies all allegations of sexual assault.
The civil case, being heard in Dublin High Court, stems from accusations by Nikita Hand, who alleges McGregor raped her following a Christmas night out in December 2018. The Director of Public Prosecutions declined to pursue criminal charges, leading to this civil action for financial damages.
McGregor’s Testimony
During cross-examination, McGregor confirmed he had cocaine in his car on the night of the alleged incident but insisted the sexual encounters with Ms. Hand were consensual. He also claimed Ms. Hand had consensual sex with his associate and co-defendant, James Lawrence, a claim Ms. Hand denies.
McGregor stated he was “beyond petrified” during his initial police interview in January 2019, adding that he followed his lawyer’s advice to submit a prepared statement and answer “no comment” to over 100 questions.
“These allegations are lies, they’re false,” McGregor said in court. He described the situation as “alien” and maintained his innocence throughout his testimony.
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Accusations and Evidence
Ms. Hand alleges that McGregor choked her multiple times before raping her. Medical evidence presented during the trial included a paramedic’s testimony that she observed significant bruising on Ms. Hand, which she described as unusual.
Additional evidence revealed that forceps were used to remove a tampon from Ms. Hand following the alleged attack. McGregor disputed this, claiming Ms. Hand was not wearing a tampon during their encounter and suggesting it was unrelated to him.
James Lawrence’s Testimony
Co-defendant James Lawrence testified that he had consensual sex with Ms. Hand twice in the hotel room when McGregor was not present. He claimed Ms. Hand was flirtatious and initiated the encounters. Lawrence denied being a “fall guy” for McGregor, stating he would never defend such actions, given his family values.
Ms. Hand, however, testified that she does not remember any sexual encounter with Lawrence but recalls telling him she had been raped by McGregor, which left her distressed.
Legal Implications
Unlike criminal cases, civil trials in the Republic of Ireland do not guarantee anonymity for the parties involved. Ms. Hand is seeking financial damages, including loss of earnings, for the distress she claims to have suffered.
The trial continues, with both sides presenting conflicting accounts of the night in question. Stay tuned for further updates as the case develops.
