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Woman left 'weeping and shivering' after 'vicious and violent' sex assault by Conor McGregor, jury to hear
Summary
A High Court civil jury trial is currently underway involving Nikita Ní Laimhín, the applicant, and defendants Conor McGregor and James Lawrence. Ms Ní Laimhín alleges that on December 9, 2018, at the Beacon Hotel in Dublin, she was subjected to a 'vicious and violent' sexual assault by Mr McGregor, which she claims amounted to rape. She states she was left 'weeping and shivering in pain' and required medical intervention to remove an embedded tampon. The plaintiff seeks €1 million in lost earnings and compensation, alleging lasting psychological trauma and career disruption. Mr McGregor and Mr Lawrence deny all allegations, maintaining that any sexual contact was consensual. The defence characterises the claim as malicious and 'tantamount to extortion.' Counsel for the plaintiff, John Gordon SC, argued that the defendant's assertion of consent in the face of alleged physical restraint and injury is implausible. The jury, comprising eight women and four men, is tasked with determining the facts based on the balance of probabilities. The matter remains at the trial stage, with evidence ongoing and no final judgment or sentence issued.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Woman left 'weeping and shivering' after 'vicious and violent' sex assault by Conor McGregor, jury to hear. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 9, 2018 Incident
- February 2019 Other
- Christmas Incident
- 2024-11-05 Publication
Why: It sits with my client because she pursued her mission for vindication and compensation to which is entitled, only for these two to cheekily and breezily dispose of her claim". CNI source report
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