Conor McGregor loses appeal against civil jury's finding in sexual assault case
The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual violence unless they come forward publicly, as Hand has done.McGregor alleged that Hand fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. He launched an appeal, but at a hearing earlier this month his lawyer unexpectedly withdrew a request to introduce new evidence.Three appeals court judges in Dublin on Thursday dismissed the appeal 'in its entirety.'Hand was in court for the ruling, but McGregor was not.The 37-year-old fighter, once the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship but now past his prime in the ring, has become known for anti-immigration statements and criticism of Irish politicians. He has flirted with the idea of running for president of Ireland.U.S. President Donald Trump, a UFC fan, invited McGregor to the White House to mark St. Patrick's Day in March.McGregor also faces a lawsuit in Florida for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the bathroom of the Kaseya Center, home arena of the Miami Heat, during a 2023 NBA finals game with the Denver Nuggets.- EndsMust Watch
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