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McGregor Rape Allegation Trial
A woman accuses MMA fighter Conor McGregor of rape; CCTV footage is presented as contradictory evidence.
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United Kingdom
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Dublin's Beacon HotelSky NewsHigh Court
Conor McgregorJames LawrenceRemy Farrell Sc
- What is the main accusation in the case?
- A woman has accused MMA fighter Conor McGregor of rape. CCTV footage from later that day shows the woman and McGregor interacting, which the defense claims contradicts her account.
- Describe the woman's emotional state during the cross-examination.
- The woman's testimony was emotional, and she broke down in tears while viewing the CCTV. The cross-examination involved her explaining actions that appear inconsistent with her initial statements.
- How does the woman respond to the defense's use of the CCTV footage?
- The woman insists that the CCTV footage, which shows her seemingly close to McGregor, does not negate the alleged rape. She states that she was intoxicated and doesn't recall the events shown.
- What is the stance of Conor McGregor and his co-defendant on the accusations?
- McGregor and his co-defendant, James Lawrence, deny the rape allegations, claiming the encounter was consensual. The trial is civil, following a prior decision not to pursue criminal charges.
- What other actions of the accuser were brought up during the cross-examination?
- The woman admitted to lying to her partner about her whereabouts and who she was with on the night in question; she stated that she was afraid for her life after the alleged assault.