A jury has found Ultimate Fighting Championship star Conor McGregor liable for the sexual assault of Nikita Hand in 2018.
The trial of McGregor has come to an end, with the Dublin High Court finding that McGregor assaulted Hand during their 2018 encounter. Sheearlier that both he and another man, James Lawrence, raped her at the Beacon Hotel in Dublin on Dec. 9, 2018. The jury did not find that Lawrence had assaulted her.
Hand issued a statement after the ruling, first thanking her family and friends for their support as well as her legal team to get here. "I want to show and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served. To all the victims of sexual assault, I hope my story is a reminder that no matter how afraid you might be, speak up, you have voice, and keep on fighting for justice," she
As this was not a criminal trial, McGregor was not found “guilty” of any crimes. Additionally, the evidentiary standard is lowered, meaning that the burden is proving that it was more likely than not that McGregor assaulted her, rather than that it was beyond a reasonable doubt. The civil decision can be appealed from the High Court to the Court of Appeal, and one final step of appeal is the Supreme Court.
"I will be appealing today's decision," the Irishman wrote."The judge's instruction and the modest award given was for assault, not for aggravated or exemplary damages. I am disappointed that the jury did not hear all the evidence that the reviewed. I am with family now, focused on my future. Thank you to all my support worldwide.
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