Accusations of sexual assault have been leveled against UFC fighter Conor McGregor following an NBA Finals basketball game in Miami earlier this month.
Conor McGregor, a prominent UFC fighter, has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman following an NBA Finals basketball game in Miami earlier this month. BBC News has obtained a legal letter outlining the allegations, which claims that the assault occurred in a bathroom at the Kaseya Center.
A representative for Mr. McGregor has responded by stating, “The allegations are false. Mr. McGregor will not be intimidated.” The City of Miami Police has confirmed that they have initiated an investigation into the matter.
The UFC has acknowledged the allegations and is currently in the process of gathering more information. The Miami Heat, the host of the NBA Finals game, has also stated that they are conducting a thorough investigation.
According to the woman’s lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, her client was attending game four of the NBA Finals on Friday, June 9, before the alleged incident took place.
The legal letter sent to Mr. McGregor alleges that the woman was forcefully taken into a men’s bathroom by security guards from the NBA and Miami Heat, where she was then violently sexually assaulted by Mr. McGregor.
The letter further asserts that although the woman managed to escape the bathroom, she left behind her purse, which she later retrieved after pleading with the security guards.
It claims that the security personnel associated with the league, team, and arena “aided and abetted” Mr. McGregor by confining and isolating her in the bathroom.
Ms. Mitchell has mentioned in an interview that she possesses video footage capturing part of the alleged incident. The City of Miami Police received a report regarding the incident on Sunday, June 11.
However, due to the ongoing investigation, no additional information can be disclosed at this time, according to a police department spokesperson.
It is worth noting that Conor McGregor drew attention during the NBA Finals for striking the Miami Heat’s mascot during halftime. This act appeared to be a promotional stunt for a pain relief spray he was endorsing. The individual portraying the mascot was subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment following the incident, as reported by The Athletic.
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