In a civil case against mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor, the jury has been instructed to evaluate evidence regarding allegations made by Nikita Hand, who claims she was raped by McGregor and his friend James Lawrence in December 2018. Judge Alex Owens emphasized the importance of an evidence-based decision and the requirement for Ms. Hand to prove her allegations. The case raises complex legal questions regarding consent, intoxication, and the burden of proof.