McGregor trial: final statements given

Conor McGregor on the way to the High Court in Dublin, Ireland. Photo: Reuters

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After eight days of trial, the civil case against McGregor reached its final arguments on Tuesday (19). The UFC star is accused of raping and assaulting Nikita Ni Lamhaim after a party in December 2018. Gregor is responding to the case along with a friend who is also a defendant, James Lawrence, in the High Court of Dublin, Ireland.

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The trial is due to resume on Wednesday (20), entering the ninth day of proceedings. The judge in charge estimated around two weeks for the proceedings.

Conor McGregor denies allegations

According to court reports, McGregor testified over two days. Always denied guilt. On his first testimonial, he said emotionally that the allegations were 'lies'. On the second day, the fighter was questioned by the victim's lawyer, John Gordon. The defendant admitted to using cocaine during the hours surrounding the alleged crime, but reaffirmed that the sex with the woman was consensual and unplanned, despite having booked a hotel room.

Closing arguments

Attorneys spoke to the jury on the final day of arguments. the lawyer of Conor McGregor, Remy Farrell, was the first and asked the jury to make a decision based on the evidence, not their personal opinions of the defendant. Farrell also cited Nikita's spotty memory of the events over and over again.

The plaintiff's attorney, John Gordon, reiterated the version of your client that she was raped. He brought testimonies from medical professionals. A paramedic said that the scene in the ambulance with the alleged victim was one of the worst she had ever seen.

Understand the case

Conor McGregor, former UFC featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) and lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) champion, faces a trial for the crime of sexual assault. The accusations against the fighter came to light in 2021, but the details of the case were kept confidential until then.

The police investigation, which began shortly after the complaint was filed, is based on the woman's testimony, which claims that the UFC star and a friend, James Lawrence, forced sexual intercourse on her against her will. The date of the alleged crime, December 2018, coincides with a turbulent period in McGregor's personal and professional life.