Irish fighter and former UFC champion in two weight categories, Conor McGregor, has been found guilty of rape. A Dublin court ordered the 36-year-old athlete to pay the victim nearly €250,000 in compensation, according to The Guardian.

According to the plaintiff, Nikita Hand, the incident occurred in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. She and her friend joined McGregor’s party, where the group consumed alcohol and illegal substances. Later that evening, Conor began making advances toward Hand, and after several refusals, she stopped resisting out of fear for her life. The plaintiff submitted medical evidence from shortly after the incident, which documented clear signs of violence on her body, including bruises on her neck and scratches.

McGregor admitted to having a sexual encounter with the plaintiff but denied the rape allegations, claiming that the act was consensual and accusing the woman of extortion.

However, a jury found him guilty and ordered him to pay substantial compensation to the victim. The fighter stated that he intends to appeal the decision.

«I am disappointed that the jury did not hear all the evidence gathered. I am now with my family, focused on my future. Thank you all for your support», — McGregor commented.

Notably, McGregor was supported in court by his fiancée, Dee Devlin, with whom he has had four children during their 16-year relationship.

The son of Norwegian Princess Mette-Marit from her previous relationship has been arrested on suspicion of rape. According to police, 27-year-old Marius Borg Høiby is accused of violating a section of the penal code concerning «sexual acts with a person who is unconscious or otherwise unable to resist». The alleged victim is reported to be 20 years old.

This is not the first accusation against the princess’s son. In early August, Høiby was detained following a late-night incident at an apartment in Oslo. He was accused of physically assaulting a woman he was in a relationship with. According to media reports, police discovered a knife embedded in one of the bedroom walls at the scene. In September, he was arrested again for allegedly violating a restraining order.

At the time of his latest arrest, he was in a car with the same woman involved in the earlier case. The court is currently considering preventive measures, while the royal family has yet to comment on the situation.

Royal family of NorwayIt remains unclear whether the princess’s son will face a prison sentence. Norway’s judicial system operates independently, meaning that, theoretically, Marius Borg Høiby could end up behind bars despite his royal lineage.

However, Norwegian prisons are often described as resembling luxury resorts rather than traditional detention facilities. These institutions focus on rehabilitation, offering minimal restrictions, modern amenities like gaming consoles, gyms, and swimming pools, as well as educational opportunities.

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