Conor McGregor, the former UFC fighter, was found guilty of rape and assault by a Dublin court in relation to an incident that occurred in December 2018 at a hotel. The court ordered him to pay $248,000 in damages to Nikita Hand, who accused him of the crimes. McGregor denied the allegations, claiming the encounter was consensual and that he did not physically harm Hand. The court also acquitted James Lawrence, a friend of McGregor, of related abuse charges. Nikita Hand expressed her determination to stand up against abuse and seek justice for victims.