Conor McGregor Withdraws Key Appeal Claim Before Civil Conviction Hearing for Nikita Hand Assault
Conor McGregor has decided not to pursue introducing new evidence in his appeal against the civil conviction for assaulting Nikita Hand. The court expressed surprise at this last-minute withdrawal, with the judges ultimately deciding not to proceed with that specific ground of appeal. The appeal continues on other grounds, including questioning about McGregor's silence during Garda interviews.
Conor McGregor has withdrawn a main ground of appeal in his civil conviction for assaulting Nikita Hand. He no longer wanted to introduce fresh evidence, citing no legal basis for it. The evidence involved testimony by a pathologist and affidavits from Hand's neighbors.
McGregor's representative withdrew the appeal ground, causing surprise to the court. Hand's counsel criticized McGregor for putting her through distress and suggested he should face charges for inducing perjury. The judges decided not to proceed with the withdrawn ground of appeal.
The appeal continues on other grounds, including objections to the cross-examination during the trial. McGregor argued that questioning about his silence during police interviews was unfair.
Supporters of Hand gathered outside the Court of Appeal. McGregor is appealing his conviction for assaulting Hand in 2018. His lawyer argued that references to his silence during questioning should not have been allowed to prejudice the jury.
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