Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor has been accused of raping a woman in a Dublin hotel, with Nikita Hand seeking civil damages in a High Court case. Hand claims she was sexually assaulted by McGregor and another man, James Lawrence, at the Beacon Hotel’s penthouse suite in December 2018. McGregor’s legal team argues that Hand is attempting extortion, with the defense asserting that the injuries sustained were the result of “rough sex” and that Hand did not report the assault promptly.

The court heard that McGregor, a well-known figure from the same Dublin neighborhood, invited Hand and a friend to a party after a Christmas gathering. Hand alleges McGregor pinned her down on a bed, despite her resistance, leading to bruising and cuts. A gynaecologist testified that Hand was “shaking and crying” during a hospital examination, showing evidence of moderate to severe injuries.

In a contentious legal battle, McGregor’s defense claims that Hand had multiple opportunities to seek help and is fabricating the assault in an extortion attempt. Hand’s lawyer insists she is seeking justice and compensation for the trauma she endured. The case is expected to last about two weeks.

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