A woman in Ireland was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros after claiming that MMA fighter Conor McGregor raped and assaulted her in a Dublin hotel penthouse. The assault reportedly left her bruised and suffering from PTSD. McGregor denied the allegations, stating that the encounter was consensual and accusing the woman of fabricating the story. The woman’s lawyer said McGregor was angry about a previous fight and took it out on her. She testified that McGregor threatened to kill her during the encounter, putting her in a chokehold multiple times. Despite the woman’s emotional testimony, McGregor maintained his innocence, claiming that the sex was consensual and that she never said no. Police investigated the complaint but declined to bring charges due to insufficient evidence. McGregor’s lawyer urged jurors to set aside any bias against the fighter, presenting surveillance footage showing the woman appearing affectionate towards McGregor after the alleged assault. McGregor’s refusal to answer follow-up questions during police questioning was noted. The jury deliberated for six hours before awarding the woman damages. McGregor left the court without commenting, shaking his head as the verdict was read.
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