Will Conor McGregor go to jail? Former UFC champion found guilty of sexual assault

For my part, having learned about the verdict, McGregor assured that X who will appeal the decision of the High Court in Dublin, since the judge’s direction and compensation were for “assault” rather than for “aggravated and exemplary damages.” and he admitted to being disappointed that “the jury did not hear all the evidence that prosecutors considered.”

“I’m now with my family and focused on my future.”wrote the fighter, who, accompanied in the courtroom by his partner Dee Devlin, mother Margaret and sister and other family members, shook his head after saying during the trial that he had a relationship with Hands. consensual sexual relations.

Judge Alexander Owens explained that compensation concerns “general and special damages”which include medical expenses Hands incurred due to the sexual assault, although it does not provide for “exemplary or aggravated damages,” which would increase the amount.

Hands’ defense presented at trial medical evidence confirming that she had bruises and internal injuriesand another health worker said she had to remove the tampon with forceps because it was deep in her vagina.

Hands, who heard the verdict in tears and hugged her current partner, said it was “Notorious‘who proposed sexual relations but refused, so He tried three times to immobilize her on the bed until he succeeded..

McGregor’s lawyers appealed to hotel security images claim that they demonstrate that the applicant has submitted “celebratory mood” At all times, this version was supported by witness Danielle Kiely, a friend who accompanied Hands to the luxurious penthouse of the hotel where the events took place.

Mixed martial arts star, 36 years old. During the trial, he maintained his innocence. emphasizing that he supported “consensual, spirited and spirited” sexbut “not difficult” with Hands, whom he had known for many years because they were both from the same area of ​​Dublin and had mutual friends.

Both also admitted that drank alcohol and cocaine during the hours of the party at the Beacon Hotel in the Irish capital.

Because this is a civil case, the jury did not decide on the guilt or innocence of the defendants, but, having found that the complainant was raped by McGregor, the judge awarded compensation, which the athlete’s defense called attempted extortion.

In this regard, Hands’ lawyers said they were forced to file a civil case after the prosecutor refused to press charges understanding that McGregor and Lawrence have no reasonable prospects of conviction.

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