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‘We’re not done yet’

‘We’re not done yet’

The MMA fighter, who faces multiple sexual assault charges, spoke out after being found liable in a civil rape and sexual assault case in Ireland on November 22.

Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty Conor McGregor

Brian Lawless/PA Images via Getty

Conor McGregor

A day after he was found guilty in a civil rape and sexual assault case, Conor McGregor He whined on social media about the “lies” his accuser told and his plans to appeal.

On Friday, November 22, a civil jury in Ireland ruled that the 36-year-old MMA fighter was responsible for the “brutal” rape and beating of a woman named Nikita Hand. civil lawsuit It was put forward in 2021. The jury also awarded him approximately $257,000 in damages. Associated Press And Guard.

The attack occurred after Hand, while drunk, invited McGregor to join him and a friend at a company holiday party in Dublin in December 2018. He also accused McGregor’s friend James Lawrence of assaulting him on the night in question, but the jury found Lawrence not responsible. Guard.

Reacting to the decision on Saturday, November 23, McGregor celebrated Lawrence’s result and insisted he was not responsible either, accusing Hand of lying in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter).

David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile via Getty Conor McGregor leaves court on Nov. 22 after a civil jury found him guilty in a rape and sexual assault case

David Fitzgerald/Sports file via Getty

Conor McGregor leaves court on November 22 after a civil jury found him liable in rape and sexual assault case

First, McGregor shared this: Irish Independent The article, which had a quote about justice being served in its title, reiterated its previously announced plans to appeal the result.

“Justice was served for James Lawrence, yes! “What they did is deplorable,” said the athlete. wrote. “Nikita Hand, treacherous liar! ATTRACTIVE!”

He later shared another online story about the outcome of the case; this time it included a quote from Ireland’s Justice Minister praising Hand for his “courage and determination” after Friday’s result. “She falsely accused a man of rape and lost,” McGregor said. wrote next to the article.

The MMA fighter then went on a lengthy rant, once again accusing Hand of lying and saying the “job isn’t over yet.”

“Two men falsely accused” on November 23 to post to start. “One was right, the other will be out soon! Congratulations to James Lawrence for his absolute exoneration! This disgusting accusation has been made against you twice, and twice it has been proven FALSE! LIE! It’s absolutely shameful what they put you through here. Shameful! I look forward to seeing you further vindicate yourself and scold those responsible in court!

“We know what happened that night!” the athlete continued. “Everyone present knew but was ignored. Every single statement from those who were there on the night was ignored. And they all spoke out against Nikita’s LIES!”

In the same post, McGregor called Hand’s accusations “complete nonsense,” accused him of altering his “original story” and questioned the legitimacy of the court that ruled in his favor. “I will never know how these lies were accepted,” he wrote.

“We’re not done yet. It’s not by a long shot. I don’t stand a chance,” the MMA fighter concluded. “We are fighting! Justice and truth will prevail! Attractive! Attractive! Attractive! Among others. Congratulations James! Onward and upward! .”

PEOPLE has reached out to McGregor’s representatives for comment.

Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Conor McGregor in March 2024

Astrida Valigorsky/Getty

Conor McGregor in March 2024

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McGregor faces multiple sexual assault accusations in addition to Hand’s allegations. A woman in 2022 She claimed in a lawsuit that McGregor threatened to strangle her They were celebrating his birthday on a boat in Ibiza. He denied the accusations, the case is still ongoing.

McGregor He was accused of sexual assault again In 2023, when a woman claimed she was “violently” forced to perform oral sex in the restroom of the Kaseya Center in Miami. However, prosecutors said they would not pursue the case due to “lack of evidence.” ESPN.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to: rainn.org.