Dublin woman was awarded almost €250,000 in damages after High Court jury found that she was raped by Conor McGregor in a Dublin hotel
Nikita Hand speaking to the media outside the High Court on Friday evening after winning her case. Photograph: Collins CourtsMs Hand had alleged she was raped by Mr McGregor in December 2018, and the jury in the civil case found in her favour.
“The number of people coming forward for the first time has increased, and that can only be a good thing,” Ms McEntee said. “We have an epidemic of domestic and sexual violence in this country. There is no doubt about that. The High Court jury awarded €248,603 in damages to Ms Hand against Mr McGregor after finding she was assaulted by him in a Dublin hotel. Mr McGregor has said he will appeal the finding.
“The thoughts of us all are with Nikita Hand on the news of the outcome of her case yesterday. “Recent incidents relating to violent and gender-based crimes have reminded us all of the flaws in the system. For many years I have highlighted the need to address issues in the justice system when dealing with domestic, sexual and gender-based violence.”
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