Conor McGregor’s rape accuser says she all the time anticipated to win her civil case
Nikita Hand said she believed she would always win her case against Conor McGregor.
McGregor, 36, was found liable of assaulting a woman who accused him of rape in a Dublin hotel six years ago – with a jury awarding her more than £200,000 in damages. Hand said she was confident about the outcome as she told the truth from “day one”.
Hand, 35, added she has received supportive calls, texts, emails and messages after she was awarded damages and her daughter doesn’t have to grow up in a world where she has to “shut up and say nothing”.
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The 35-year-old hair colourist was asked if she expected to win the case and told the Irish Mail on Sunday : “To win? Yeah, yes, yes. Yes, because my story is true. I always believed in my heart that I would [win].”
Speaking outside the court on Friday Hand said: “I am overwhelmed by the support I have received from everybody. I want to thank my legal team and my three barristers, they have been amazing from start to finish.
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“I want to thank the justice, the jury and all the witnesses. I want to thank the doctors, nurses and everyone at the sexual assault unit at the Rotunda assault unit, especially my own doctor.
“I want to thank the rape advice centre, I want to thank all the guards and the ambulance crew. I want to thank the men and women who have supported me throughout this trial. For every person who reached out to me, a card, email, everything, it has not gone unnoticed. Thank you, I really appreciate it so much.”
McGregor has indicated he intends to appeal the decision.
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He said on social media: “Justice was served for James Lawrence, yes!” In another post, he wrote: “Falsely accused a man of rape and lost.”
McGregor further continued: “This is not a court of hard evidence and truth. It is a kangaroo court of opinions and feelings. We are not done yet. Not by a long shot. No chance. On we fight! Justice and truth will prevail! Appeal! Appeal! Appeal! As well as other. Congrats James! Onwards and upwards!”
