In a civil case, Conor McGregor was found liable for sexually assaulting Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in 2018. The jury awarded Hand €248,000 as compensation. McGregor claims the encounter was consensual and plans to appeal the verdict. Hand described the incident as a traumatic experience, sharing details of physical abuse and emotional turmoil. Her lawyer characterized McGregor's actions as cowardly, while McGregor maintains that the allegations are fabricated. This case has reignited discussions about accountability for sexual violence involving high-profile individuals.