A jury has begun deliberating in the case against mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor, who is accused of raping Nikita Hand at a Dublin hotel in December 2018. Both McGregor and his friend, James Lawrence, deny the allegations and claim the encounter was consensual. The jury must determine whether McGregor assaulted Hand before considering potential damages. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the claims and the standards for awarding damages, instructing the jury to assess each defendant separately.