UPDATE: A civil lawsuit alleging sexual assault against UFC star Conor McGregor has been officially dropped, as the plaintiff voluntarily filed for dismissal in U.S. District Court on Wednesday. The decision comes just months after the alleged incident during an NBA game in June 2023 at Kaseya Center, Miami.
The lawsuit, initiated by a 49-year-old business executive on January 14, claimed McGregor sexually assaulted her in a men’s restroom after they had engaged in conversation at the Courtside Club. According to the plaintiff’s acquaintance, McGregor allegedly grabbed her hand and escorted her to the restroom where the incident occurred.
In a significant turn of events, the Florida State Attorney’s Office opted not to pursue criminal charges related to the matter. On Tuesday, the plaintiff filed a notice of voluntary dismissal with prejudice, meaning she cannot bring the case back to court.
McGregor, aged 37, has consistently denied all allegations against him. This dismissal marks a notable development in a high-profile case that has generated considerable media attention.
This isn’t the first time McGregor has faced legal trouble. In a separate case in 2018, he was ordered to pay 248,000 euros (approximately $257,000) after being found liable for sexual assault in the Ireland High Court. An appeal against that verdict was denied.
Currently, McGregor remains sidelined from mixed martial arts competition, having not fought since suffering a broken leg in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in July 2021. He has hinted at a potential return to the octagon during the UFC’s White House card scheduled for June.
As the situation unfolds, fans and observers will be keen to see how McGregor’s legal challenges impact his career moving forward. Stay tuned for ongoing updates on this developing story.
