Lots of of individuals staged an illustration in Dublin in solidarity with Nikita Hand, who not too long ago received a civil swimsuit in opposition to UFC star Conor McGregor.
Hand claimed that McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her at a Dublin resort in December 2018. After McGregor escaped legal costs for the alleged assault, Hand filed a civil lawsuit in opposition to the Irish megastar in 2021. On November 22, a Excessive Court docket jury discovered that McGregor was accountable for the assault and ordered him to pay Hand greater than $250,000 in damages.
Instantly following the choice, Hand delivered an emotional speech exterior the courthouse whereas McGregor instantly went on-line and protested the decision.
“I hope my story is a reminder that irrespective of how afraid you may be, converse up, you’ve a voice, and carry on preventing for justice,” Hand advised 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 in opposition to Ladies. Throughout the occasion, Hand was described as “extremely courageous” and celebrated for “standing up for survivors” of assault.
Individuals chanted “Stand with Nikita” and “No extra worry, no extra shaming — we reject your sufferer blaming” as they carried indicators and banners all through the streets. Hand was not in attendance as she continues to be recovering from the emotional two-week trial, however was mentioned to be watching a dwell 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 solution to the Rotunda Hospital the next day advised the courtroom he had not seen “somebody so bruised” in a very long time. Emergency room gynecologist Dr. Daniel Kane additionally testified, noting that what he noticed was “in keeping with the define of occasions as described by (Hand).”
McGregor revealed in a collection of since-deleted posts on X that he has instructed his authorized workforce to attraction the choice and continues to vehemently deny any wrongdoing, exterior of committing adultery.
