Conor McGregor has broken his silence after losing a civil rape case, in which a jury found him liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in December 2018. McGregor, who has been ordered to pay $250,000 in damages, denied the allegations and maintains that the encounter was consensual. In a statement shared on social media, he acknowledged his actions leading up to the incident, expressing regret for mistakes he made that night.
“Six years ago, I should have never responded to her outreaches,” McGregor wrote. “I should have shut the party down. I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me.” He expressed remorse for the impact of his actions on his fiancée, Dee Devlin, who has stood by him throughout the case. The couple shares four children and has been together since before McGregor’s rise in the UFC.
People want to hear from me, I needed time. I know I made mistakes. Six years ago, I should have never responded to her outreaches. I should have shut the party down. I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 25, 2024
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While admitting personal faults, McGregor remains adamant that the encounter was consensual, citing witness testimonies to support his claim. He has instructed his legal team to appeal the court’s decision. “As much as I regret it, everything that happened that night was consensual,” he stated. “I can’t go back, and I will move forward.”
McGregor concluded by thanking his family, friends, and supporters and indicated his intent to return to the gym and the UFC. However, his career remains clouded by this controversy, with brand partnerships and public appearances already being affected in the wake of the verdict. Conor has since stepped down as the face and spokesperson for Proper Twelve Whiskey.
