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Brett Ocomoto
Connor McGregorEfforts to appeal to the decision of sexual harassment against him last year have failed.
McGregor, 37, was Found responsible for sexual assault In November, in a civil case in the High Court of Ireland. The case arises from an incident in 2018, in which McGregor’s accused said the former UFC star attacked him in a hotel room. A jury ruled in favor of the woman and McGregor ordered to pay 248,000 euros, or about $ 257,000. McGregor Appeal for that decision earlier this year.
According to several reports, on Thursday, the High Court again ruled against McGregor and dismissed the appeal on all grounds. McGregor’s legal team presented several arguments, including a new testimony from a neighbor of the victim, who described her in a physical change before the incident with McGregor. However, McGregor’s team withdrew that argument earlier this month.
According to the Irish National Broadcaster RTA, the woman told the High Court that she met McGragger at a Christmas party in Dublin in 2018. He accused her of forcing her to a bed, making her knee and fear for her life. McGregor, who has a long time with a partner, admitted that he had sex with the woman, but denied that it was fat or forced. He did not face any criminal prosecution regarding the incident.
McGragger (22-6) has not competed in mixed martial arts as he faced a broken leg in one Tko loss To Dustin poirer UFC 264 in July 2021. Earlier this month, he claimed that he was tested as part of the UFC’s compulsory testing program, towards returning to the competition. He has Express interest In 2026, in a proposed UFC program at the White House, making an appearance.
