Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been cleared of sexual assault charges following an investigation into allegations that surfaced during the NBA Finals in Miami last June. The authorities have concluded that there is no case to pursue against McGregor, confirming his account of the evening. Read more about the investigation and its findings.
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Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been cleared of sexual assault charges following an investigation into allegations that surfaced during the NBA Finals in Miami last June. The authorities have concluded that there is no case to pursue against McGregor, confirming his account of the evening. McGregor was at the Heat game as a promotional gimmick for a pain-relief spray, which led to an in-game skit gone wrong involving the Heat mascot, Burnie. McGregor hit Burnie with a left hook, knocking him down, and then punched him again after he hit the floor. McGregor then attempted to ‘spray’ the mascot with the pain-relief product, resulting in the mascot needing medical attention and pain medication for several days. Since suffering a broken leg in a July 2021 fight, McGregor has not competed in the UFC. However, he is expected to make his return in 2024.
Conor McGregor Cleared of Sexual Assault Charges
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been cleared of sexual assault charges following an investigation into allegations that surfaced during the NBA Finals in Miami last June. The probe examined claims made by a woman who accused McGregor of assaulting her in an arena bathroom after Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets.
According to McGregor’s lawyer, Barbara Llanes, the authorities have concluded that there is no case to pursue against her client. Llanes stated, ‘After a thorough investigation, including a review of videos and interviews with eyewitnesses, the authorities have confirmed Mr. McGregor’s account of the evening. We are pleased this is now over.’
The State Attorney’s Office also confirmed that the charges have been dropped, although it is unclear if the case’s closeout memo has been completed.
McGregor was at the Heat game as a promotional gimmick for a pain-relief spray, which led to an in-game skit gone wrong involving the Heat mascot, Burnie. McGregor hit Burnie with a left hook, knocking him down, and then punched him again after he hit the floor. McGregor then attempted to ‘spray’ the mascot with the pain-relief product, resulting in the mascot needing medical attention and pain medication for several days.
Since suffering a broken leg in a July 2021 fight, McGregor has not competed in the UFC. However, he is expected to make his return in 2024.
This development was first reported by TMZ.
