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'Poirot' investigations away from evidence risk 'Clouseau' conclusions, judge warns McGregor jury

Date
2024-11-20
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

In a civil trial at the High Court, the judge warned the jury not to conduct independent investigations or rely on speculation, insisting that any verdict on liability must be based solely on the evidence presented. The case involves Conor McGregor, who testified that his sexual encounter with Ms Hand in a Dublin hotel penthouse was consensual, describing it as enthusiastic and vigorous. Ms Hand, a former hair colourist, alleges that McGregor raped and battered her on 9 December 2018 and that James Lawrence also had consensual sex with her after McGregor left. Both defendants deny the allegations. The judge emphasized that opinions are not evidence and urged the jury to evaluate CCTV footage for intoxication and possible flirting, and to consider the reliability of witnesses. He also outlined the principles for assessing compensatory, special, and aggravated damages if Ms Hand is awarded damages, stressing that any figure must be agreed upon by a majority of the jurors.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Poirot' investigations away from evidence risk 'Clouseau' conclusions, judge warns McGregor jury. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Why: Photo: Collins) The jury in the civil trial of celebrity fighter Conor McGregor over an alleged rape in a Dublin hotel has been told by the judge not to carry out their own investigations away from the evidence in the style of "Detective Poirot", because they could be in danger of reaching the conclusions of "Inspector Clouseau". CNI source report

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  • High Court
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