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A jury had found Conor McGregor guilty of assault

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Cartwrightandson · 22/11/2024 18:44

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyrxl00151o

Nikita had such terrible bruising, a paramedic hasn't seen such extensive bruising, she had to have a tampon removed from her cervix, she's had her house/car attacked, mum threatened, intruders broke into her home and tried to stab her bf/ threatening her and her bf he tried to pay her off in 2019 for a million, she said no I want justice.

Conor McGregor wearing a blue shirt, white shirt and black tie. He has light brown short hair and a beard

Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor

A civil action was taken by Nikita Hand who had accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel in 2018.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyrxl00151o

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EvilsElsasPetSnowman · 23/11/2024 08:43

Lallydallydune · 23/11/2024 08:41

I believe he has assaulted several people at this stage and gotten away with it because people are too scared of him.

Except for Nikita Hand.

Its a shame the many men who surround him who will have seen and know about his violence haven’t been half a brave as the woman who raped him, seeing as none have spoke up.

Lallydallydune · 23/11/2024 08:41

I believe he has assaulted several people at this stage and gotten away with it because people are too scared of him.

Cartwrightandson · 23/11/2024 08:39

Lallydallydune · 23/11/2024 08:31

I know a lot about this as I've heard a lot about it. It's talked about a lot in Dublin. Im in Dublin.
I have to say allegedly as it is not proven in a court of law. But I have heard this particular story many times.

Allegedly a woman said something to Conor McG that he didn't like, and he went over to her and punched her full on in the jaw.

Allegedly he broke her jaw very badly.

Allegedly She went into hospital.

Allegedly he paid her medical fees, and allegedly he also severely threatened her not to go to the police about it.

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Yep, his security got her to hospital, covered her with coats to hide her, she was paid and threatened to say nothing...but others who were there saw and heard exactly what happened.

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Lallydallydune · 23/11/2024 08:31

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I know a lot about this as I've heard a lot about it. It's talked about a lot in Dublin. Im in Dublin.
I have to say allegedly as it is not proven in a court of law. But I have heard this particular story many times.

Allegedly a woman said something to Conor McG that he didn't like, and he went over to her and punched her full on in the jaw.

Allegedly he broke her jaw very badly.

Allegedly She went into hospital.

Allegedly he paid her medical fees, and allegedly he also severely threatened her not to go to the police about it.

Lallydallydune · 23/11/2024 08:28

EvilsElsasPetSnowman · 23/11/2024 00:07

I think it was the man in the pub who wouldn’t drink his whiskey

No it wasn't him. He punched that man aswell.

However the person who jaw he allegedly broke, was a woman

Nogaxeh · 23/11/2024 08:15

tellmewhenthespaceshiplandscoz · 23/11/2024 08:02

All just accusations, nothing concrete. He's a livewire and if you move in the circles he moves in then shit will occasionally go down. Not something any of us need worry about.

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Your right. He's an upstanding guy of the "boys will boys" ilk and raping a woman so violently her tampon has to be removed from her cervix with forceps is just rough sex gone a bit too far Confused

The description used in court was "athletic sex" which is forever going to tar that word for me now.

I'm so relieved that the jury believed her.

tellmewhenthespaceshiplandscoz · 23/11/2024 08:02

All just accusations, nothing concrete. He's a livewire and if you move in the circles he moves in then shit will occasionally go down. Not something any of us need worry about.

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Your right. He's an upstanding guy of the "boys will boys" ilk and raping a woman so violently her tampon has to be removed from her cervix with forceps is just rough sex gone a bit too far Confused

BarbaraHoward · 23/11/2024 07:57

mrstumbler · 23/11/2024 07:31

🤣🤣🤣 what a twat you are

I admit McGregor apologist is a type of gobshite I wasn't expecting to meet on here.

DanielaDressen · 23/11/2024 07:41

Saddest thing is that he paramedics and doctor who examined her the following day said she had the worst bruising they’d ever seen and that still wasn’t enough for the powers that be to bring a criminal prosecution.

mrstumbler · 23/11/2024 07:31

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🤣🤣🤣 what a twat you are

yohohoCrimbo · 23/11/2024 06:08

Ignore my previous post. I've now RTFT.

yohohoCrimbo · 23/11/2024 06:08

SausageinaBun · 22/11/2024 19:03

Why wasn't this taken forward as a criminal prosecution?

The compensation doesn't seem enough, given the impact on her life.

Agreed. I'd also like to know why the CPS doesn't take this forward.

Flux1 · 23/11/2024 05:29

It's no surprise that McGregor has not married Dee. Prenuptial agreements have no basis in Irish law. He is protecting his assets by not marrying her.

Happiestwhen · 23/11/2024 05:09

*I not you

Happiestwhen · 23/11/2024 05:08

EvilsElsasPetSnowman · 23/11/2024 00:06

It’s inexplicable and like I say I probably have higher expectations for women to be protectors than the next person.

But yes the focus should be on him and my first post said he should be imprisoned for life. WTF is happening in Ireland that he gets away with violent crime after violent crime.

I really think there should be some sort of “three strikes” rule for violent men (and women but let’s face it they’d be few and far between) or similar. Hes had so many accusations and convictions - either he’s the world’s unluckiest man to be falsely accused so often (unlikely) or we need to start locking up these men away forever.

Anyway I’m waffling now and perhaps that’s not a well thought out plan but I am sick to the back teeth of famous men who, in my view, have little talent and even fewer brains, getting away with violence all the time.. The sad thing is he will continue to fight and people will pay to watch him and will cheer him on. Look at the rapist Mike Tyson. I’m fucking sick of men being Teflon coated and I’m afraid it’s hard not to be angry at every loved one, family member and friend who stands by supporting them and never ever checking or calling out their behaviour.
I have a son and I will always love him but my support is absolutely conditional. If he ever did what CM did I would absolutely disown him. Same for any family member, friend, brother etc. Not stand around moaning that he’s the real victim, which no doubt CM’s circle are doing.

Sorry. Rant over

U disagree about him continuing to fight, it's been years since his last fight and he'll be hitting 40 soon. He knows he won't win. Sure he lost his last 2 or 3 fights. He's a loser , his luck ran out.

mollyfolk · 23/11/2024 00:50

Just to mention on this thread - this website is her solicitors. I sent off a card for her today to support her. This case reignited old memories for me of a friend that was raped in a similar way ( by a non famous person) I feel a lot of guilt about this for various reasons and have been very emotionally invested in this case.

So putting it up here in case anyone else affected by this case would like to send Nikita some support via email or mail.

colemanlegalpartners.ie

EvilsElsasPetSnowman · 23/11/2024 00:41

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Because prosecutors deemed there wasn’t enough evidence

The fact McGregor has a history of intimidating witnesses and victims getting them to drop their statements is of course a complete coincidence

mollyfolk · 23/11/2024 00:39

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The DPP decided not to pursue a criminal case: it was at this point that Nikita decided to take a civil case against him (which has a lower burden of proof)

this is behind a paywall on the independent “The reliability and consistency of witnesses, the existence of a second suspect who Nikita Hand had no recollection of having sex with, the amount of alcohol and drugs she consumed, and her demeanour in CCTV footage were all factors that prompted the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) not to bring criminal charges against Conor McGregor and James Lawrence.”

commonsense61 · 23/11/2024 00:28

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EvilsElsasPetSnowman · 23/11/2024 00:24

mollyfolk · 23/11/2024 00:17

@EvilsElsasPetSnowman

I think your feelings are totally understandable. His accusations have not just been in Ireland though - he has settled cases all over the world. He is a powerful man.

I can only hope that Nikita Hand's bravery will compel other women who may have been impacted by his violence to come forward and ensure he gets the justice he deserves.

Well done to Nikita who was intimidated in her own home by masked men earlier this year for, I believe, going through with this case. Her compensation is paltry but she has exposed him for what he is.

She’s an absolute hero, in every conceivable way, and I wish her all the best.

mollyfolk · 23/11/2024 00:17

@EvilsElsasPetSnowman

I think your feelings are totally understandable. His accusations have not just been in Ireland though - he has settled cases all over the world. He is a powerful man.

I can only hope that Nikita Hand's bravery will compel other women who may have been impacted by his violence to come forward and ensure he gets the justice he deserves.

Well done to Nikita who was intimidated in her own home by masked men earlier this year for, I believe, going through with this case. Her compensation is paltry but she has exposed him for what he is.

ScrollingLeaves · 23/11/2024 00:16

They tried to accuse her of going for a civil case because she was a gold digger, when the only reason was that she was not allowed to pursue justice through a criminal case. It is awful to think what she has had to go through.

In the pleadings in the case, the defence said that Hand’s claim was false, malicious and being made in bad faith, deeming it an attempt at extortion.

That really puts it up to my client. She’s a gold digger. She’s a fraud,” Hand’s defence counsel said.

This claim fell somewhat flat when the court learned that Hand had attempted to pursue a criminal case against McGregor, and that it was only after the DPP informed her in the summer of 2020 that they had decided not to prosecute – something she told the court she felt “devastated” and “let down” by – that she went to her solicitor to make a civil claim in October of that year.

www.thejournal.ie/conor-mcgregor-sexual-assault-nikita-hand-full-story-6550836-Nov2024/

SabinaSteele · 23/11/2024 00:15

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EvilsElsasPetSnowman · 23/11/2024 00:14

Whothefuckdoesthat · 23/11/2024 00:11

I’ll make this my last reply because I’m going to bed and it’s rapidly becoming apparent to me that trying to get this through to you is utterly pointless.

I agree that she might be happy to stay with him. It’s unlikely either of us will ever be privy to her thoughts. But for the last fucking time, women in worse, poorer and more dangerous positions have not been appearing on the nightly news. Their faces haven’t been splashed all over the internet. They’re of no interest to the tabloids. WHERE IS SHE SUPPOSED TO GO THAT SHE WON’T BE RECOGNISED??

Oh come on she’s not THAT famous. I’ve only just seen her face myself on the pictures of her clinging to him outside the court.

But to give you an answer -China (you did ask). Or Portugal. Or anywhere where he is less well known.

She wouldn’t be the first well known woman to have fled DA

Im not sure people recognising her is an excuse to stay with a violent rapist, and I don’t think k I’ll ever get through to you that “She will have to just stay” is a load of complete bollocks.

SabinaSteele · 23/11/2024 00:14

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