Connor Mcgregor wanted to speak out publicly this week after learning of the fine imposed on him by the High Court of Justice in Dublin in relation to his conviction for rape. The Irish fighter must pay 250,000 euros to Nikita Handthe woman who reported Mcgregor for having “raped and brutally beaten” her in a Dublin hotel room at the beginning of December 2018.
The famous Irish fighter has already announced that he will appeal this sentence, despite acknowledging that his behavior that night left much to be desired. He has also taken the opportunity to thank all the support he has received during these months from his family and followers.
McGregor’s Repentance
The Irish UFC star has released a statement in which he acknowledges having made some mistakes, also admitting that “he needed time” to be able to give his followers an explanation. on this matter. “I know I made mistakes.”that’s how resounding Mcgregor has been when it comes to reflecting on the events that occurred six years ago. The Irish fighter He has acknowledged that “he should never have responded to the messages” that Nikita Hand sent him; and that “he should have closed the party” in the Irish capital where, according to the young Mcgregor, he would have committed the crimes of which he is accused.
The Irish mixed martial arts specialist has not hesitated to show his regret for the decisions he made that night in the famous Dublin hotel. He has recognized that Those decisions depended “solely on him.”and regrets having then left his wife, Dee Devlin, aside: “I should never have abandoned the woman I love most in the world. “All that depends on me,” added the Irishman.
mgregor too He has recognized that “he cannot go back” in time to change what happened that dayso he is focused on “moving forward.” Before concluding this statement, he wanted to thank “my family, friends and followers from all over the world” for remaining by his side during these difficult times.
The Irish fighter will appeal the sentence
With these regrets, the famous UFC fighter admits that he is not proud of the behavior he had more than six years ago. Despite acknowledging his mistakes, Mcgregor assures that “everything that happened that night was consensual.”for which he will appeal the fine imposed by the Dublin High Court of Justice. If the Irishman fails to win this appeal, he will have to pay Nikita Hand a total of 250,000 euros for having abused her more than six years ago.
Connor Mcgregor thus announced the appeal that his lawyers will soon present: “I have ordered my legal team to appeal the decision,” the statement read. And the thing is, the prestigious mixed martial arts fightersigns to have “witnesses present”which according to Mcgregor himself They will testify under oath in relation to what they saw that day at the hotel in the Irish capital.
