Conor McGregor trial: Nikita Hand wins lawsuit against MMA fighter

Nikita Hand has won her lawsuit against MMA fighter Conor McGregor over an alleged rape in Dublin in 2018.
This has been a difficult trial for Ms Hand; seated on a bench in front of Conor McGregor throughout, she appeared to be in some distress before she was called to give her evidence from the witness box.
She broke down on a number of occasions, often requesting comfort breaks, as she relived what she described as a brutal rape at the hands of McGregor.
She told the jury he pinned her on a bed in the penthouse suite after she rejected his sexual advances.
She got very upset when she recounted how he choked her three times before raping her.
“He was not taking no for an answer, “ she said.
“And the more I struggled, the more he liked it."
He denied it, claiming they had “fully consensual sex,” but the jury rejected his version of events.
Ms Hand also sued McGregor’s friend, James Lawrence of Rafter’s Road in Drimnagh, for allegedly raping her after McGregor left the hotel, but the jury didn’t find in her favour in relation to him.
If you have been impacted by rape or sexual assault you can contact the Rape Crisis Centre 24-Hour National Helpline on 1800 77 8888.
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