The High Court heard DNA samples matching MMA fighter Conor McGregor were found on the body and clothing of Nikita Hand, who alleges he raped her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. Forensic scientist Dr. Charlotte Murphy stated that while the DNA analysis was conclusive, determining whether sexual intercourse was consensual fell outside her expertise. The court also examined Ms. Hand’s claims of mental anguish and loss of earnings, as she reported challenges returning to work post-incident. McGregor and another defendant, James Lawrence, deny the accusations and claim the sexual encounter was consensual.