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Conor McGregor Faces Backlash as Sexual Assault Ruling Sparks Calls to Ban His Brands

Conor McGregor Faces Backlash as Sexual Assault Ruling Sparks Calls to Ban His BrandsRetailers in Ireland are being urged to boycott Conor McGregor’s stout and whiskey brands after the UFC star was…

Conor McGregor Faces Backlash as Sexual Assault Ruling Sparks Calls to Ban His Brands

Retailers in Ireland are being urged to boycott Conor McGregor’s stout and whiskey brands after the UFC star was found liable for sexual assault.

Last week, a High Court jury ruled that McGregor had raped Nikita Hand at a Dublin hotel in 2018. McGregor, who has vehemently denied the accusations, was ordered to pay the victim more than $250,000 but has already instructed his legal team to appeal the decision and made multiple social media posts professing his innocence.

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McGregor won’t face any criminal charges for his role in the alleged assault, but his financial portfolio could take a big hit if Cliona Saidlear — executive director of Rape Crisis Network Ireland — gets her wish.

“The companies making money from his alcohol and other products need to look at whether they want to align themselves with a man found by a civil jury to have sexually assaulted a woman Saidlear said in a statement. “They need to stop promoting him and distance themselves… €250,000 won’t dent his finances, but the public can play a role here in expressing disapproval for anyone that tries make money with a man who engaged in that despicable behavior” (h/t Irish Mirror).

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Conor McGregor will be back in a Dublin high court next year over his proper no. 12 whiskey brand

Currently, McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout and Proper No. 12 brand of whiskey is sold in supermarkets nationwide in Ireland. The latter can also be purchased in a slew of other countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

In 2021, Proximo Spirits purchased the Proper No. 12 brand for a whopping $600 million, of which McGregor reportedly received more than $150 million for his share in the company.

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McGregor is expected back in the High Court next year after his former friend and fighter, Artem Lobov, filed a lawsuit claiming that McGregor’s whiskey was originally his idea. Lobov alleges that McGregor promised him a 5% stake in the business, but never received his share when the brand was sold.

If Lobov succeeds in making his case, it could cost the Irish megastar another $8 million.

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Hitman Dev Drops Conor McGregor Content After Court Ruling: ‘Cannot ignore its implications.’

IO Interactive Hitman Cuts Ties with Conor McGregor Video GameIO Interactive, the developer of the Hitman video game series, is cutting ties with MMA fighter Conor McGregor after…

IO Interactive Hitman Cuts Ties with Conor McGregor Video Game

IO Interactive, the developer of the Hitman video game series, is cutting ties with MMA fighter Conor McGregor after he was found guilty in a civil court of sexual assault.

IO Interactive Cuts Ties with Conor McGregor

Recently, former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor was found guilty in a civil court of sexual assault and ordered to pay €248,000 in damages. The decision means all game content featuring McGregor, including a character called “The Disruptor” with his voice and likeness, will no longer be sold. Players who already purchased the content can still use it, but it’s unclear if refunds or future changes to the content will happen.

Conor McGregor vows to appeal verdict after jury says he assaulted Nikita Hand: 'I am disappointed'

The company issued a statement on social media:

“In light of the recent court ruling regarding Conor McGregor, IO Interactive has made the decision to cease its collaboration with the athlete, effective immediately. We take this matter very seriously and cannot ignore its implications. Consequently, we will begin removing all content featuring Mr. McGregor from our storefronts starting today.“

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The Disruptor was added earlier this year and was part of special missions in Hitman: World of Assassination. Some fans expressed mixed reactions, with a few wanting the DLC to stay for the purpose of “punishing” the character in-game. IO Interactive, however, emphasized that it doesn’t want to be associated with Conor McGregor after the court ruling. The studio is currently focused on other projects, including a new James Bond game.

Islam Makhachev On Jury Finding Conor McGregor Liable For Rape: ‘Many More Facts To Come Out’

One UFC fighter who has no love lost for Conor McGregor has let his voice be known after the result of the Irishman’s recent civil trial in Ireland. UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev took to social media after McGregor was found liable for sexual assault of a woman that took place in late 2018. Makhachev […]

One UFC fighter who has no love lost for Conor McGregor has let his voice be known after the result of the Irishman’s recent civil trial in Ireland.

UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev took to social media after McGregor was found liable for sexual assault of a woman that took place in late 2018. Makhachev praised the court case’s ruling against the Dubliner and claimed there is more about the former two-division UFC titleholder that has yet to come out.

“It was a matter of time till this filthy b****** be exposed,” Makhachev posted on X. “Alcoholic, drug junkie and rapist. Many more facts to come out, trust me!”

Islam Makhachev Praises ‘Exposure’ Of Conor McGregor After Jury Rules Against Him In Sexual Assault Case

A jury at Dublin’s High Court ruled that McGregor must pay €248,000 ($257,000) to Nikita Hand, who accused McGregor of sexually assaulting her in a hotel room.

According to Hand, the Irishman raped her in a penthouse suite at the Beacon Hotel in Sandyford, Dublin on Dec. 9, 2018, following the two meeting at a Christmas party. McGregor is alleged to have restrained Hand on a bed and bruised her.

The UFC fighter and his team have vehemently denied the allegations, claiming that McGregor and Hand’s interactions were completely consensual and that Hand is trying to exploit the situation for profit.

Makhachev is the protégé of Khabib Nurmagomedov, the retired undefeated former UFC lightweight champion and longtime rival of McGregor’s. “The Eagle” and “The Notorious” are famous for a highly intense rivalry that led up to their infamous bout at UFC 229 — and, more infamously, the bout’s aftermath.

Joe Rogan Breaks Down Conor McGregor’s Self-Destructive Spiral on JRE

Joe Rogan and Conor McGregor’s Self-DestructionUFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan explained the self-destructive tendencies of Conor McGregor, former two-division UFC star. Ireland’s…

Joe Rogan and Conor McGregor’s Self-Destruction

UFC commentator and podcast host Joe Rogan explained the self-destructive tendencies of Conor McGregor, former two-division UFC star. Ireland’s McGregor was once the hottest athlete in the sport but has spent much of the last decade in hot water.

Joe Rogan and Conor McGregor’s Self-Destruction

With two stunning knockouts, ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor picked up two UFC titles and changed the sport of MMA. Being the biggest name in the sport’s history, McGregor then crossed over to boxing to face all-time great Floyd Mayweather. Shortly after, he had a blockbuster UFC title match against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Additionally, the Irish-born athlete would make millions with his whiskey and beer brands.

But, Conor McGregor could stay out of the news or stay clean. He has been arrested multiple times and caused of sexual assault and recently was found guilty of rape in Dublin stemming from 2018, the woman involved had her house broken into by masked assailants after the accusations went public. Multiple women have accused Mcgregor of sexual assault but would later drop the cases. In a 2022 incident, he was accused of assaulting a woman at a pub during his birthday celebration. In 2019, he struck an elderly man in a pub. Additionally, he has admitted to cocaine usage.

Speaking to actor Josh Brolin, Joe Rogan weighed in on Conor McGregor and said:

“Conor self-destructed in a lot of ways is because of money. He took that fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr., made a ton of money off that and then took a long time before he came back to MMA. He’s just not been the same guy since. It’s money, it’s a lot of partying. but it’s the same kind of thing. It’s just wild. But when Conor was in his prime, he was a f*ing assassin.”

Conor McGregor Reacts To Jury’s Verdict In Sexual Assault Case: ‘I Will Be Appealing’

Conor McGregor plans to challenge the ruling of a civil lawsuit in Ireland, where he was held liable for sexual assault. On Friday, a jury ruled in favor of Nikita Hand, who accused former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor of sexually assaulting her in December 2018. The Dublin high court found McGregor culpable for the […]

Conor McGregor plans to challenge the ruling of a civil lawsuit in Ireland, where he was held liable for sexual assault.

On Friday, a jury ruled in favor of Nikita Hand, who accused former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor of sexually assaulting her in December 2018. The Dublin high court found McGregor culpable for the offense and ordered him to pay €248,000 (roughly $257,000) in damages to the complainant.

While “The Notorious” chose to remain silent as he left the court after the verdict, he later took to X to announce his intention to contest the ruling. He claimed that the jury had been denied crucial evidence that had been previously reviewed by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

“I will be appealing today’s decision,” McGregor wrote. “The judge’s instruction and the modest award given was for assault, not for aggravated or exemplary damages. I am disappointed that the jury did not hear all the evidence that the DPP reviewed. I am with my family now, focused on my future. Thank you for all my support worldwide.”

Last week, McGregor vehemently denied the allegations against him in his testimony at the high court, where he was accused of sexually assaulting Hand in a penthouse suite at the Beacon Hotel in Sandyford, Dublin, on December 9, 2018.

Hand sought compensation across multiple categories, including general, special, aggravated, and punitive damages, citing both the incident itself and her inability to work due to the mental health toll it took.

She claimed that McGregor held her down on a bed, leaving her unable to defend herself. Meanwhile, the Irishman’s defense team steadfastly argued throughout the trial that Hand was attempting to manipulate the situation, benefiting from a skewed and false portrayal of what had transpired.

Civil Jury: Conor McGregor Found Liable of 2018 Rape; Woman Awarded Financial Damages

A jury in the civil lawsuit against Conor McGregor found the former UFC champion liable for rape. Per Sky News, the jury rendered its decision on Friday after…

A jury in the civil lawsuit against Conor McGregor found the former UFC champion liable for rape. Per Sky News, the jury rendered its decision on Friday after…