The former mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor has appealed the judgment of a civil rape case.
Chronicle NG reported that a judge has ruled that the mixed martial arts star must pay the legal costs of a woman who accused him of raping her.
In a civil case filled by Nikita Hand, a jury found McGregor liable for sexual assault and ordered him to pay nearly €250,000 (£207,000) in damages.
He has now been ordered to pay her legal costs in a further hearing on Thursday.
James Lawrence, of Rafter’s Road, Drimnagh, in Dublin, who was also accused of rape by Ms. Hand but found not liable, will not be awarded any costs.
The judge deemed it a “singular and peculiar case” and indicated that McGregor could face legal action for his social media statements.
A judge has ruled that mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor must pay the legal costs of a woman who accused him of raping her.
In a civil case brought by Nikita Hand, a jury found McGregor liable for sexual assault and ordered him to pay nearly €250,000 (£207,000) in damages.
He has now been ordered to pay her legal costs in a further hearing on Thursday. James Lawrence, of Rafter’s Road, Drimnagh, in Dublin, who was also accused of rape by Ms. Hand but found not liable, will not be awarded any costs.
The judge deemed it a “singular and peculiar case” and indicated that McGregor could face legal action for his social media statements.
The court was urged to consider Mr. McGregor’s social media remarks following the verdict, in which he referred to the court as a “kangaroo court.”
The lawyer described this as a “direct insult” to the jury. He further stated that the jury’s “direct criticism” should be noted and included in the expenses.
The judge found it “most unsatisfactory” that a litigant would insult the jury and accuse him of violating court procedures.
McGregor’s counsel denied the application, arguing that the court lacks the broad jurisdiction to impose costs that Ms. Hand’s lawyer claims.
It has now been confirmed that he lodged an appeal against the ruling with the Irish courts last Friday.
