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Conor McGregor Denies Allegations as Jury Deliberates in Dublin Civil Case

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Dublin, Ireland – The High Court in Dublin is set to resume its deliberations in a civil lawsuit against former mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor on Friday. McGregor stands accused of assaulting Nikita Hand at a Dublin hotel in December 2018. Denying the allegations, McGregor asserted that the encounter with Ms. Hand was consensual, a claim countered by the plaintiff’s severe allegations of rape and battery. The jury, composed of eight women and four men, began their deliberations on Thursday afternoon after reviewing evidence and hearing closing arguments over several days. Two-weeks of testimony … Read more

Jury Urged to Base Verdict on Evidence, Not Opinions of Conor McGregor, in Dublin Hotel Rape Case Trial

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Dublin, Ireland — In a closely observed Dublin courtroom, a civil case against famed mixed martial artist Conor McGregor has captivated public interest. McGregor, accused by a woman of rape in a 2018 incident at a Dublin hotel, has vehemently denied the allegations, asserting that the encounter was consensual. The plaintiff, Nikita Hand, a 35-year-old hair colorist, also implicated another man, James Lawrence, in her lawsuit, who likewise denied the claims, stating that the interactions were consensual. The trial, marked by its high-profile defendant and sensational allegations, has seen compelling arguments from both sides. McGregor’s … Read more

US Embassy Secures $700 Million Deal for New Dublin Location, Leaving Iconic Elgin Road Building Behind

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DUBLIN, Ireland – The US Embassy in Dublin is poised to finalize a deal to purchase the old Jury’s Hotel site in Ballsbridge, a move that will see the embassy investing nearly $700 million (€641 million) in a new building. The US State Department’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) recently informed the US Congress of its intention to acquire the former hotel for $171 million. Situated across the road from the embassy’s current location on Elgin Road, the 4.2-acre site was previously home to Jury’s Hotel and later became the Ballsbridge Hotel. The Jury’s … Read more