Conor McGregor Refuses to Comment After Civil Court Ruling in Sexual Assault Case

Conor McGregor is staying silent following a Dublin High Court decision that found him liable in a civil sexual assault case.

The UFC icon has been ordered to pay €187,000 (approximately $258,507) in damages after the jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff, former hair colorist Nikita Hand, who accused McGregor of assaulting her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018.

McGregor, known for his brash persona both inside and outside the Octagon, had no words to share when approached for a statement after the ruling. The decision, which came after weeks of testimony, was delivered by a jury of eight men and four women. Despite his refusal to comment, the fallout from this case is expected to reverberate through the sports world.

The allegations paint a harrowing picture. Hand claimed that McGregor was relentless during the alleged assault, stating he “would not take no for an answer.” McGregor, on the other hand, maintained that their encounter was “fully consensual.” While James Laurence, McGregor’s co-defendant, was found not guilty, the jury found McGregor liable for the assault.

Hand’s testimony was bolstered by a medical examination at Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital, where a doctor described her injuries as among “the worst cases” they had seen. Hand also disputed Laurence’s claims of consensual sex, calling his testimony “a made-up story.”

McGregor’s silence in the wake of the ruling speaks volumes, especially for a figure known for his outspoken nature. The ruling caps off yet another chapter in the legal battles that have plagued McGregor’s career, and it leaves fans and critics alike questioning the future of the once-celebrated fighter.