Conor McGregor Megathread *Mod Warning in OP Updated 20th April*

DPP have a lot to answer for.

Did she have consensual sex with his friend after he raped her?

Yeah I thought they'd both be found similarly.

Burden of proof is a lot less in a civil case so yes no conviction.

Will/can a criminal prosecution follow now? I actually thought you'd have to have a criminal case conviction before you can take a civil lawsuit for damages forthcoming from a criminal action?

What does it matter?

Doubt he would win or want further attention on this matter

The DPP decided not to proceed with a criminal trial because they felt there wasn't enough evidence.

The threshold for guilt in a civil case is lower.

Conor, I think, as he's been found guilty.

I'd say you're right. So can we legally call him a r**pist now or are we open to damages?

And he said when giving evidence that he's paying the other accused guys legal fees

See post #8

RTE news : Masked men invaded Nikita Hand's home earlier this year

http://www.rte.ie/news/2024/1122/1482471-nikita-hand-house-court/

The DPP were reluctant to take the case as the evidence just wasn't sufficient. In a criminal trial where a custodial sentence is the penalty the evidence must be beyond that which is required in a civil trial. Had the DPP pursued the case and Mcgregor was found not guilty it would have been the end of the matter. She may have been advised that her best chance of a conviction and compensation was a civil trial, which has been a success. To a certain extent I think it gave Nikita Hand even more credibility that she pursued the matter regardless of the DPPs position as it shows how determined she was to have Mcgregor held accountable. I for one am delighted she has triumphed. Maybe Mcgregor will now reevaluate his behaviour and become a role model for his children and those other kids that look up to him only time will tell. For Nikita Hand I hope she can move on and rebuild a life for herself.

What happens with James Lawrence? He wasn't found to have assaulted her, so he'll have to pay his own costs (which McGregor will cover) but will Nikita Hand have to pay her own expenses there or is it just considered a joint case or how does that work.