Lots of of individuals staged an illustration in Dublin in solidarity with Nikita Hand, who just lately gained a civil go well with towards UFC star Conor McGregor.
Hand claimed that McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her at a Dublin lodge in December 2018. After McGregor escaped prison expenses for the alleged assault, Hand filed a civil lawsuit towards the Irish megastar in 2021. On November 22, a Excessive Court docket jury discovered that McGregor was responsible for the assault and ordered him to pay Hand greater than $250,000 in damages.
Instantly following the choice, Hand delivered an emotional speech outdoors the courthouse whereas McGregor instantly went on-line and protested the decision.
‘To all the victims of sexual assault. I hope my story is a reminder that no matter how afraid you might be, speak up’: Nikita Hand speaks outdoors courtroom after profitable her civil case towards Conor McGregor pic.twitter.com/ofGzc3p5Af
— The Irish Occasions (@IrishTimes) November 22, 2024
“I hope my story is a reminder that no matter how afraid you might be, speak up, you have a voice, and keep on fighting for justice,” Hand instructed the media (h/t Irish Impartial).
On Monday, a march was organized by the socialist feminist motion group Rosa to mark the Worldwide Day for the Elimination of Violence towards Ladies. Throughout the occasion, Hand was described as “incredibly brave” and celebrated for “standing up for survivors” of assault.
Members chanted “Stand with Nikita” and “No more fear, no more shaming — we reject your victim blaming” as they carried indicators and banners all through the streets. Hand was not in attendance as she remains to be recovering from the emotional two-week trial, however was mentioned to be watching a stay feed remotely.
McGregor claims his sexual encounter with Nikita hand was ‘consensual’
McGregor argued that his sexual encounter with Hand was consensual, however the proof actually didn’t help his stance.
Throughout the trial and paramedic who examined Hand on her option to the Rotunda Hospital the next day instructed the courtroom he had not seen “someone so bruised” in a very long time. Emergency room gynecologist Dr. Daniel Kane additionally testified, noting that what he noticed was “consistent with the outline of events as described by (Hand).”
McGregor revealed in a collection of since-deleted posts on X that he has instructed his authorized workforce to enchantment the choice and continues to vehemently deny any wrongdoing, outdoors of committing adultery.
